The Perfect Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe
Master the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail with our easy recipe. Learn about ingredients, variations, history, and tips for the perfect Cosmo every time!
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz 45ml Citron vodka
- 1 oz 30ml Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 0.75 oz 22ml Fresh lime juice
- 1 oz 30ml Cranberry juice
- Ice cubes for shaking
- Lime wheel or twist for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
- Fill a cocktail shaker 2/3 full with ice.
- Add 1.5 oz citron vodka, 1 oz Cointreau, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz cranberry juice to the shaker.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.
- Remove your chilled glass from the freezer.
- Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled glass using a Hawthorne strainer and fine mesh strainer.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or twist.
- Serve immediately.