5 from 12 votes
Perfect Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe
The Perfect Cosmopolitan Cocktail is a classic mixed drink featuring premium vodka, Cointreau or triple sec, fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice, shaken with ice and served straight up with a lemon twist garnish. This cocktail balances tart citrus and sweet cranberry flavors with the clean bite of vodka, creating a smooth and refreshing beverage ideal for social or casual occasions.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
drink
Calories:
77 kcal
Course:
Drinks, Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- This recipe makes one cocktail. Adjust quantities proportionally to make multiple servings.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
% 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.