Cosmo Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cosmo Cocktail
Method
Cosmo Cocktail
Measure & Combine
Add 2 fl oz vodka, 1 fl oz triple sec (Cointreau), 0.5 fl oz fresh lime juice, 1 fl oz cranberry juice, and 0.25 fl oz simple syrup (if using) into a cocktail shaker.
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) to properly chill and dilute the drink.
Shake
Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds (until the outside of the shaker is very cold). This ensures proper chilling and slight dilution for balance.
Prepare Glass
Discard ice or water from the chilled cocktail glass and, if desired, run a citrus peel (orange or lime) around the rim to add a light aroma.
Strain
Double strain the cocktail into the chilled glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer (or just a Hawthorne if fine strainer not available) to remove ice shards.
Garnish
Express the oils of an orange or lime twist over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down over the glass and giving it a quick squeeze, then drop the twist into the cocktail as garnish.
Serve immediately. Adjust sweetness by increasing or omitting the simple syrup to taste in future pours.