A Cosmopolitan Drink is perfect when you want to serve a really classy co*cktail with some sweetness and holiday color to it! Triple sec orange liqueur, shaken not stirred with cranberry juice, fresh lime and vodka… ah, what could be better?
A tasty co*cktail needs great ingredients and a good recipe to get the proportions right. It’s important when making classic drinks like the Martini, Mojito, or Moscow Mule, to measure correctly and then tweak if you’d like.
Fortunately, it’s not at all hard to mix and measure perfectly. We’ve got you covered.
What’s in a Cosmopolitan?
Just a few easy to find ingredients and you’ll have the perfect cosmopolitan in hand!
- Vodka – Use Vodka Citron if desired or go for Tito’s!
- Triple Sec – This is an orange flavored liqueur and it adds a bit of sweetness. Sub in a splash of cointreau (you won’t be sorry you spent the extra, it’s delicious) or even grand marnier. Stay away from artificial curacaos in brightly dyed colors. They can pack a wallop, and not in a good way!
- Cranberry Juice – Try 100% cranberry juice or good old “cranberry juice co*cktail” will do just fine for a sweeter cosmopolitan drink.
- Lime Juice – Squeeze limes or juice them, but whatever you do, don’t use lime juice concentrate as you find in those little green lime shaped bottles! If you ever try them side by side, you’ll never buy those bottles again!
Shaken vs Stirred?
The endless debates about whether to shake or stir, stir or shake…are frankly a bit pretentious.
- Shaken: If you like a drink frosty cold, shake it in ice, and strain quickly so it doesn’t get diluted. Add salt later… if putting a teensy bit of salt in co*cktails is even your thing.
- Stirred: Stirring is great if you are very particular about your drinks not getting the least bit cloudy or the tiniest bit diluted.
Personally, I love co*cktails icy cold so I say…shaken, not stirred!
How to Make a Cosmopolitan
Start by getting your martini glass frosty in the freezer! Then start prepping your classic co*cktail.
- Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice. (If you don’t own a co*cktail shaker, a very clean travel mug with a lid and spout does the job perfectly!)
- Add all the ingredients and shake like crazy until frosty cold. Strain into a frosted martini glass and garnish as desired. That’s all there is to it!
You can see for yourself how simple it is to make this classic co*cktail. Follow the recipe below for the perfect proportions! Enjoy it with friends and family for New Year’s, Christmas, or any time of the year! Happy Holidays!
To prepare batches ahead of time: Mix all of the ingredients in a container with a using 1 cup vodka, 1/2 cup triple sec, 1/2 cup cranberry juice and 1/4 cup lime juice. To serve, pour each serving into a martini shaker and shake until icy cold. Strain into a martini glass and serve.
More Classic co*cktails
- French 75– perfectly bubbly!
- Moscow Mule – classic & refreshing co*cktail
- Easy Mimosa Recipe – lots of great variations
- Classic Martini– made with just 3 ingredients
- White Russian co*cktail – sweet & creamy co*cktail!
- Shirley Temple Drink – virgin or dirty!
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Cosmopolitan Drink Recipe
A Cosmopolitan Drink is a classy co*cktail with some sweetness and holiday color to it!
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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 1 co*cktail
Author Holly Nilsson
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- ½ ounce lime juice
Instructions
Place a martini glass in the freezer.
Fill a co*cktail shaker with ice and add all ingredients. Shake well at least 30 seconds to chill.
Pour into prepared martini glass. Garnish with a lemon rind.
4.50 from 8 votes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 235 | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 7mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
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