Cosmopolitan Recipe

Chill glass

Fill a martini or coupe glass with ice and cold water, or place in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

Measure ingredients

Using a jigger, measure 2 oz Tito's Vodka, 1 oz Cointreau, 1 oz cranberry juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice. If you prefer a slightly sweeter cocktail, add 0.25 oz simple syrup.

Add to shaker

Add the measured vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using) into the cocktail shaker. Add about 1 cup of ice to the shaker — enough to fill it roughly two-thirds full.

Shake

Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes very cold and the ingredients are well combined and slightly diluted.

Prepare glass

Discard the ice and water from the chilled glass and if desired, rinse briefly with cold water and discard to keep the glass cold.

Double strain

Place your hawthorne strainer (or use the built-in strainer) over the shaker and pour the cocktail through it into a fine strainer held over the chilled glass to remove small ice shards and any pulp for a smooth, clear drink.

Garnish

Express the oils of an orange peel over the surface of the cocktail by holding the peel skin-side down above the drink and giving it a firm twist, then optionally rub the rim with the peel and drop it in or discard. Alternatively, float a lime wheel on the surface or skewer a thin lime twist as a garnish.

Serve

Serve immediately while cold. Enjoy responsibly.

Rinse and dry the shaker, strainer, jigger, and utensils after use. Return the glass to storage once dry.