VIrgin Cosmopolitan
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
36 kcal
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Course
Drinks
VIrgin Cosmopolitan
Description
The Virgin Cosmopolitan mixes cranberry juice and orange juice with lime juice to provide a tart, citrusy flavor. Orange bitters or a small amount of orange extract adds complexity to the drink. A touch of simple syrup is optional to adjust sweetness depending on the cranberry juice used. Shaking the ingredients ensures thorough blending and chill.
Pouring the shaken mixture into a martini glass and topping with sparkling water (or club soda or tonic) adds effervescence and lightness, balancing the concentrated fruit juices. This creates a crisp, lively beverage suitable for a refreshing non-alcoholic alternative in social settings.
Because the recipe calls for unsweetened cranberry juice, the sweetness level can be personalized with simple syrup or sugared alternatives. It can also be served still by omitting the sparkling water, altering texture and calorie content.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces cranberry juice unsweetened
- ½ ounce simple syrup omit if using sweetened cranberry juice, or to taste, or may use a sugared simple syrup, zero calorie
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 1 dash orange bitters about 8 drops, or 1/8 teaspoon orange extract, optional
- ½ ounce lime juice or lemon juice
- ice
- 3 ounces sparkling water or club soda or tonic
Instructions
- Place ingredients except sparkling water in a shaker.
- Shake, pour into a martini glass, then top with club soda or fizzy water (see note 1).
Notes
- Use unsweetened cranberry juice and adjust sweetness with simple syrup to control flavor and calories.
- Shaking ingredients before adding sparkling water combines flavors well and chills the drink.
- Serve immediately after preparation to retain carbonation and freshness.
- Optionally omit sparkling water to serve as a still beverage with a slightly higher calorie count.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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