Breakfast Cosmo Recipe
vodka, triple sec, cranberry, lime polished and playful, capturing the charm of mornings
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Finish
Tools & Ice
Method
Prepare Glass
Optional sugared rim
If you want a polished morning touch, rub a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled martini or coupe glass and lightly dip the rim into coarse sugar. Set glass aside.
Mix Cocktail
Fill the cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with fresh ice.
Add vodka (2 oz), triple sec (0.75 oz), cranberry juice (1 oz), and fresh lime juice (0.5 oz) into the shaker. If you prefer a slightly sweeter, morning-friendly Cosmo, add 0.25 oz simple syrup.
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted. This aerates and polishes the drink while chilling it rapidly.
Using a strainer, double-strain (Hawthorne and fine) into the chilled martini or coupe glass to ensure a silky, clear presentation free of ice shards or pulp.
Garnish & Serve
Express the oils of an orange zest over the surface of the cocktail by holding the zest skin-side down over the glass and giving it a quick twist. Optionally rub the zest along the rim for extra aroma.
Float or drop a lime wheel or twist onto the edge of the glass as a playful morning accent.
Serve immediately while cold. Suggest pairing with a light breakfast pastry or fresh fruit for a brunch-ready presentation.
Notes
Adjust cranberry and simple syrup to taste to get the balance of tart/sweet you prefer. Use premium vodka for a cleaner, brighter result. If you want a slightly more tart, classic cosmo profile, increase cranberry to 1.5 oz and omit simple syrup.