Cosmopolitan Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Chill the Glass

   Start by chilling a cocktail glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the drink.

2. 2

   Combine Ingredients

   In a cocktail shaker, add 1.5 oz of vodka, 1 oz of triple sec, 1 oz of cranberry juice, and 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice.

3. 3

   Add Ice

   Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to ensure the drink is properly chilled and mixed.

4. 4

   Shake Well

   Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.

5. 5

   Prepare the Glass

   Empty the ice water from the cocktail glass and strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass using a fine mesh strainer or the shaker's built-in strainer.

6. 6

   Garnish

   Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass for added flavor and presentation.