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Classic Cosmopolitan cocktail in a chilled martini glass with a vivid pink color and orange twist.

Classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail

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A crisp pink cocktail of vodka, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and fresh lime finished with orange zest.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Cosmopolitan
  • 1 1/2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 1/2 oz orange liqueur
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp simple syrup optional, to taste
  • 1 cup ice for shaking
  • 1 orange twist for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Chilled martini glass
  • Citrus peeler

Method
 

Shake:
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup if using.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the shaker is frosty.
Strain and garnish:
  1. Double-strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
  2. Express an orange twist over the surface and place it on the rim.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 3mgSugar: 10g

Notes

  • Fresh lime juice makes the biggest difference in this simple cocktail.
  • Chill the glass in the freezer for a few minutes while measuring the ingredients.