Cosmopolitan Drink

This tasty and gorgeous cranberry orange Cosmopolitan is made in less than two minutes in a cocktail shaker. For an impressive finishing touch, garnish with a fresh lime twist.

Course cocktail

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings serving

Calories 205kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

1 ounce cranberry juice cocktail
1 ounce Cointreau or other triple sec
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 1/2 ounces citrus vodka or vodka
ice

Instructions

Add cranberry juice, Cointreau, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker. Cap and shake to combine.
Add vodka and fill halfway up with ice. Cap and shake vigorously.
Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lime twist.

Notes

Use good quality vodka and orange liqueur as it really does make a difference.
Mix the drinks right before serving so the ice does not water them down.
Use a cocktail shaker to mix the Cosmopolitan. First add the cranberry juice, then the orange liqueur, lime juice and shake a little bit. Then add the vodka and fill halfway up with ice before shaking.
To mix in a shaker make sure the lid is firmly in place. Hold the lid down with one hand and the base of the shaker with other hand. Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds. Pour into the cocktail glass through the strainer.
Garnish with a lime or lemon twist, thin lime or lemon rounds. or lime or lemon slices.

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