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Cosmopolitan

This classic Cosmopolitan recipe makes the perfect elegant cocktail for date night or to serve at dinner parties. Try this easy 5-ingredient recipe!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces cranberry juice
  • 1½ ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • ¾ ounce fresh lime juice
  • Orange twist

Instructions

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  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the cranberry juice, vodka, Cointreau, and lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shake is frosted, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a strip of orange zest.

Notes

  • Avoid pure unsweetened cranberry juice. It will make the cocktail tart and astringent. If you only have unsweetened to work with, add a splash of simple syrup to dilute the tart flavor and up the sweetness.
  • Measure ingredients precisely. Use a jigger or measuring tool to measure each ingredient properly. Precise proportions will make the best-tasting cosmopolitan drink. If you don't have a measuring cup with ounces, 1 tablespoon equals ½ ounce.
  • Chill the glass. Before you make this recipe, chill a martini glass in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before serving. This is a key step to making a classic cosmopolitan cocktail; it keeps it cold and refreshing!
  • Shake, don't stir. It really makes a difference with this cosmopolitan recipe! If you don't have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mason jar with a lid to achieve the same effect.

Nutrition Information

Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.04g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 36IU (1%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 77mg 2%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 36IU 1%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.