Ct Cosmopolitan Recipe
Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry juice, Lemon juice
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Chill glass
Place a chilled martini/coupe glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure the finished drink stays cold.
Combine ingredients
Fill a cocktail shaker with the measured ice (about 1 cup or enough to nearly fill the shaker). Pour 2 oz vodka, 1 oz triple sec, 1 oz cranberry juice, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice and 0.25 oz simple syrup (if using) into the shaker.
Shake
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes cold and slightly frosty. This both chills and dilutes the cocktail properly.
Strain & serve
Discard the ice or water from the chilled glass. Strain the cocktail through a fine strainer or the shaker strainer into the chilled martini/coupe glass to remove small ice shards and any pulp.
Taste & adjust
Taste the cocktail briefly; if it's too tart, add a touch more simple syrup (about 0.25 oz) next time. If you prefer fruitier cranberry presence, increase cranberry juice by 0.25–0.5 oz on future pours.