Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe
Written by This Cosmopolitan recipe is quick to make and delicious! It's a great choice for a casual or elegant gathering.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 158
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Citron Vodka
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- ½ oz Triple Sec
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Orange twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Martini Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer & Fine-strainer
Instructions
- Chill Glass: Place your martini glass in the freezer to chill or ice it up with ice.
- Add Vodka: In the shaker measure and pour 1½ oz Citron Vodka.
- Add Triple Sec: Pour ½ oz Triple Sec.
- Add Cranberry Juice: Measure and add 1 oz cranberry juice to the mix.
- Add Lime Juice: Finish by adding ½ oz fresh lime juice to the mix
- Add Ice: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake Well: Shake the ingredients vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain into Glass: Fine-strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with an orange twist.
- Serve: Sip your Cosmopolitan and enjoy! Cheers!
Notes
Substitutes:
- Citron Vodka: When I don't have citron vodka, I use gin; it adds a botanical flavor to the drink.
- Triple Sec: I've replaced triple sec with equal Cointreau or Grand Marnier when needed; both work well, giving a slightly different citrus note.
- Cranberry Juice: Pomegranate juice is my go-to when cranberry juice is unavailable; it's tart and sweet, just like cranberry juice.
Making a Pitcher of Cosmopolitan:
- Scale: Multiply all the ingredients by 8 to serve 8. So, 12 oz of vodka, 8 oz of cranberry juice, 4 oz of triple sec, and 4 oz of fresh lime juice.
- Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well.
- Serve: Pour into individual chilled martini glasses, garnish with a lime twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Vodka Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic vodka substitute or plain soda water.
- Proceed As Usual: Replace the regular vodka with the non-alcoholic substitute and follow the original steps to enjoy a non-alcoholic Cosmopolitan.
Making it Vegan:
- Check Ingredients: Ensure that the cranberry juice and other ingredients are free from animal products or by-products.
- Use Vegan Substitutes: If any ingredient is non-vegan, find a vegan substitute, like using agave nectar instead of honey if sweetening is needed.
- Proceed As Usual: After ensuring all ingredients are vegan, follow the original.