Perfect Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe
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Perfect Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe
Description
This Cosmopolitan cocktail recipe calls for shaking premium vodka with Cointreau or triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, and cranberry juice over ice to chill and combine flavors. The vigorous shaking ensures proper dilution and a smooth texture. Straining the mixture into a chilled martini glass removes ice shards for a clean presentation.
The lemon twist garnish adds a subtle aromatic citrus note that enhances the drink’s fresh profile. The option to add simple syrup offers flexibility to adjust sweetness according to taste if desired.
Prepared as a single serving, this cocktail is carefully measured for balanced flavor and can be multiplied easily for more servings. The combination delivers a crisp, bright drink with a visually appealing rosy hue from the cranberry juice.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka premium
- ¾ ounce Cointreau or triple sec
- ¾ ounce lime juice fresh
- ½ ounce cranberry juice
- lemon twist
- simple syrup optional, ½ ounce
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice.
- Measure and pour the vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, and cranberry juice into the shaker.
- Cover and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds. Then strain the beverage into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
- This recipe makes one cocktail. Adjust quantities proportionally to make multiple servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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