Description
A classic Cosmopolitan cocktail combines vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice shaken with ice and served in a chilled martini glass with an optional orange peel garnish. This refreshing cocktail is perfect for any occasion, offering a balanced blend of sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 60ml (2 oz) Vodka
- 30ml (1 oz) Cointreau
- 90ml (3 oz) Cranberry juice, sweetened (not unsweetened)
- 2 tsp fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Orange peel (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Fill shaker with ice: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to chill the mixture properly and ensure a cold cocktail.
- Add ingredients: Pour the vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice into the shaker over the ice.
- Shake vigorously: Shake the mixture vigorously about 10 times to combine flavors and chill the drink thoroughly.
- Strain and serve: Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass to remove the ice and any pulp from the lime juice.
- Garnish: Optionally, garnish with a strip of orange peel to add aroma and enhance presentation.
Notes
- Use a good quality vodka for the best flavor in your Cosmopolitan.
- The cranberry juice should be sweetened to balance the tartness of the lime and Cointreau.
- Fresh lime juice is preferred over bottled for the brightest citrus flavor.
- Chilling the martini glass before serving helps keep the cocktail cold longer.
- For a twist, experiment with different orange peels or a lime twist garnish.