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Cosmopolitan cocktail garnished with orange peel
Elegant and fruity Cosmopolitan

Classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
The iconic 90s cocktail made famous by 'Sex and the City'. The secret to a perfect Cosmo is balance: not too sweet, not too sour. The pale pink hue comes from cranberry juice, but the backbone is pure vodka and citrus oils. Shaking aerates the drink, giving it a silky mouthfeel.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 160 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Shaker
  • Y-Peeler (for garnish)
  • Chilled Coupe or Martini Glass
  • Fine Strainer

Instructions

1 ✓

Chill your glass with ice or place it in the freezer.

Tip: A cold glass prevents the drink from warming up immediately.
2 ✓

Fill shaker with ice, then add vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice.

Tip: Pour cheapest ingredients first (juice), so if you mess up, you don't waste the alcohol.
3 ✓

Seal and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the tin frosts over.

Tip: Shaking introduces air bubbles (aeration), making the texture creamy and blending flavors.
4 ✓

Double strain into the chilled glass using a fine mesh strainer.

Tip: The fine strainer catches tiny ice shards for a smooth sipping experience.
5 ✓

Hold the orange peel over the glass, skin side out, and squeeze to spray oils onto the surface, then drop it in.

Tip: Orange oils (limonene) stay on the surface, hitting your nose with every sip.

Recipe FAQ

Why isn't it cold enough?
You likely used too little ice or didn't shake long enough. Ice should fill the shaker.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Vodka (Citron preferred)
  • 0.75 oz Orange Liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
  • 1 oz Cranberry Juice (100% juice)
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 cup Ice Cubes
  • 1 strip Orange Peel (2 inches)