Classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Name: Classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 90 ml (3 fl oz) Vodka; 45 ml (1.5 fl oz) Cointreau or Triple Sec; 45 ml (1.5 fl oz) Fresh Lime Juice; 90 ml (3 fl oz) Cranberry Juice Cocktail; as needed Ice cubes; 2 twists Orange peel, for garnish

Cocktail

5 minutesServes 2

A sophisticated and vibrant pink cocktail, the Classic Cosmopolitan is a perfect blend of sweet and tart, with a smooth vodka base. It's an iconic drink that's both refreshing and elegant.

Ingredients

90 ml (3 fl oz) Vodka
45 ml (1.5 fl oz) Cointreau or Triple Sec
45 ml (1.5 fl oz) Fresh Lime Juice
90 ml (3 fl oz) Cranberry Juice Cocktail
as needed Ice cubes
2 twists Orange peel, for garnish

Method

1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
2
Add vodka, Cointreau (or Triple Sec), fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice cocktail to the shaker.
3
Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, until well-chilled and condensation forms on the outside of the shaker.
4
Strain the mixture evenly into two chilled martini glasses.
5
Garnish each drink with a twist of orange peel, expressing the oils over the drink before dropping it in.

Nutrition (per serving)

210 kcal

Calories

0 g

Protein

0 g

Fat

17 g

Carbs

0 g

Fiber

Chef's Tips

Always chill your martini glasses in the freezer or with ice water while preparing the drink. This helps keep your cocktail colder for longer.
Use fresh lime juice! Bottled lime juice won't give you the bright, zesty flavor essential for a classic Cosmo.
Don't over-shake. Shaking until condensation forms on the shaker is usually sufficient; over-shaking can dilute the drink too much.

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