The Cosmopolitan is considered one of the most recognizable cocktails. The Cosmopolitan has a storied history.
It reached its height of popularity in the 1990s, when a little show HBO “Sex and the City” mad it famous. The pink-hued Martini was a favorite of the main characters Carrie Bradshaw on the show.
How to make a Cosmo
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and lime juice. If you want a little extra bite of add a little more lime juice. Shake the cocktail shaker for about 30 seconds until well chilled. Then, strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with orange peel/twist. For an extra burst of flavor, peel the orange twist over the filled cocktail glass. This way, the orange oils spray into the glass.
Cosmopolitan
Equipment
- Shaker
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce triple sec Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 3/4 ounce cranberry juice cocktail see notes
- 1/4 to 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- One 2-inch orange peel/twist
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and lime juice. (We like the extra bite of extra lime juice, so we use 1/2 an ounce in our cosmopolitan cocktails. However, use what is best for your taste). Shake the cocktail shaker for about 30 seconds until well chilled. Then, strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with orange peel/twist. For an extra burst of flavor, peel the orange twist over the filled cocktail glass. This way, the orange oils spray into the glass.
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