Let’s talk about the Cosmopolitan—the sleek, pink drink that basically defined cocktail culture in the late 90s. While it’s been around since the 70s, it really became a household name thanks to Sex and the City. Suddenly, everyone wanted a martini glass in hand!
What I love about a Cosmo is that it’s not just a pretty drink; when made well, it’s a perfectly balanced mix of tangy and sweet. You can use a lemon-flavored vodka if you want an extra hit of citrus, but it’s not completely necessary—a good quality plain vodka works just as well. It’s a fun, classic cocktail that always feels a bit like a party.
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Cosmopolitan
A classic Cosmopolitan that’s bright, citrusy, and just sweet enough.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 167kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ oz vodka (citrus vodka if you like, but not required)
- 1 oz cranberry juice cocktail
- ¾ oz Cointreau (or other orange liqueur)
- ½ oz fresh lime juice, from one lime (see note)
- Lime twist, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, cranberry juice cocktail, Cointreau, and lime juice. Shake well until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime twist.
Notes
Be sure to remove a strip of zest from the lime for the twist before you cut and juice it.
Nutrition
Per serving (1 servings)Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 4g
Nutritional Data Disclaimer
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you’re following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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