Cosmopolitan Recipe
A classic cocktail with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill Your Glass
Begin by chilling your cocktail glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- 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
Add Ice
Add about 1 cup of ice cubes to the shaker, filling it sufficiently to chill the mixture.
- 4
Shake Well
Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to thoroughly mix and chill the ingredients.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Remove the ice water from your cocktail glass and strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish your Cosmopolitan with a lime wedge or twist by placing it on the rim of the glass.