Description
A classic Cosmopolitan cocktail featuring a refreshing blend of citrus vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice, shaken and served chilled with a lemon twist garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 ounces citrus vodka
- 1 ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
- Chill the glass: Fill a shaker with ice and place a martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes to chill.
- Mix ingredients: Add 2 ounces citrus vodka, 1 ounce Cointreau or orange liqueur, 2 ounces cranberry juice, and 1 ounce fresh lime juice to the shaker filled with ice.
- Shake: Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to 1 minute to combine the ingredients and chill the mixture thoroughly.
- Strain and serve: Remove the martini glass from the freezer, strain the cocktail mixture into the chilled glass.
- Garnish: Add a lemon twist garnish to the rim of the glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- You can substitute triple sec for Cointreau if needed.
- Adjust cranberry juice quantity for sweetness preference.
- Chilling the glass ensures the cocktail stays cold longer.
