Description
A classic Cosmopolitan cocktail recipe, perfect for any occasion. This vibrant drink balances sweet, sour, and tart flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 0.75 oz cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Cointreau or triple sec
- Orange peel or lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and Cointreau to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with an orange peel or lime wedge.
Notes
- For a sweeter drink, add a splash of simple syrup.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice based on your preference for tartness.
- Use good quality vodka and Cointreau for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cosmopolitan, cocktail, vodka, cranberry, lime, Cointreau, drink recipe