Cosmopolitan
The iconic pink cocktail made famous in the 90s. A perfect balance of citrus vodka, triple sec, lime, and cranberry juice served in a chilled martini glass.
Prep Time
4 min
Difficulty
easy
Glassware
Martini Glass
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Chill a martini glass in the freezer or with ice water
- 2
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
- 3
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds
- 4
Double strain into the chilled martini glass
- 5
Garnish with a flamed orange peel or lime wheel
Pro Tips
Use just a splash of cranberry—it should be pink, not red. The citrus vodka adds complexity, but regular vodka works too.
Garnish
Flamed orange peel or lime wheel
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- Prep Time
- 4 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Category
- martinis
- Glass
- Martini Glass
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