Vodka
Cosmopolitan
Citrus vodka, orange liqueur, lime and cranberry make a crisp, blush-pink modern classic.
- Time
- 5 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Method
- Shaken
- Strength
- ≈ 18% ABV
- Estimated, after dilution
- Glass: Martini
- Ice: No ice
- Garnish: lemon twist
The Cosmopolitan has a vivid color and a tart, polished finish. Shake its four ingredients hard with ice and serve it straight up with a fragrant lemon twist.
Ingredients
- 40 mlcitrus vodka
- 15 mltriple sec (Cointreau)
- 15 mllime juicefreshly squeezed
- 30 mlcranberry juice
- 1 ×lemon peel
How to make it
Add the citrus vodka, Cointreau, lime juice and cranberry juice to a shaker filled with ice.
Shake well until chilled.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
Bartender's tips
Use fresh lime and chill the serving glass before straining.