Drinks

Cosmopolitan

Name: Cosmopolitan
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: North American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 oz vodka; 3/4 oz triple sec; 3 oz cranberry juice; 1 tbsp freshly-squeezed lime juice, from about 1/2 lime; 1 orange spiral

I love serving this bright, fresh and perfectly balanced Cosmo alongside heavier meals, such as stews or meat pies. Adds a nice bright fresh touch!

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Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Total

10 min

Serves

Style

🍽 Elevated

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I love serving this bright, fresh, and perfectly balanced Cosmo alongside heavier meals, such as stews or meat pies. It adds a nice, bright, fresh touch!

Ingredients

Servings:

1 1/4 oz vodka
3/4 oz triple sec
3 oz cranberry juice
1 tbsp freshly-squeezed lime juice, from about 1/2 lime
1 orange spiral

Instructions

1
Fill a shaker halfway with ice cubes, add the vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange spiral. Enjoy!

FAQ

Can you make a Cosmopolitan without triple sec?+

Yes, you can substitute triple sec with Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or even regular orange liqueur—they'll all work well and won't significantly change the flavor profile of your drink.

Why is my Cosmopolitan too sour or bitter?+

This usually happens from using bottled lime juice instead of fresh-squeezed, or adding too much triple sec; always use fresh lime juice and stick to the 3/4 oz measurement for the liqueur.

Can you batch a Cosmopolitan ahead of time?+

You can pre-mix the vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a pitcher up to 4 hours ahead, then shake with ice and strain into glasses just before serving for the best taste and texture.

What's the best way to chill a Cosmopolitan glass?+

Place your cocktail glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you're making the drink and empty it right before pouring—a chilled glass keeps your cocktail cold longer.