Absolut Cosmo Recipe
Make Absolut Cosmo Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Measure and combine
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Absolut vodka, 0.5 oz Cointreau (or triple sec), 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz cranberry juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup if you prefer a slightly sweeter Cosmo.
Add ice and shake
Fill the shaker with cubed ice (about 6 standard ice cubes). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels very cold and the shaker develops condensation. This both chills and dilutes the drink to the proper balance.
Strain and serve
Discard ice or water from the chilled glass if you used ice water. Double-strain the cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer (and fine mesh strainer if available) into the chilled coupe or martini glass to remove ice shards and any pulp from the lime.
Garnish
Express the oils of an orange twist over the surface of the drink by holding the twist skin-side down and giving it a quick squeeze above the drink, then rub the rim with the twist and drop it into the cocktail. Alternatively, garnish with a lime wheel on the rim.
Serve
Serve immediately while very cold. Enjoy responsibly.