A perfectly balanced Cosmo Cocktail Recipe is very simple to make! This sophisticated pink drink often served in a martini glass, is made even more delicious when chilled and poured over ice.
Cosmo on the Rocks uses just four ingredients to create a stylish cocktail that is sure to set the mood.
Why This Cosmo Cocktail Recipe is So Good
- It's a Classic! While there are many variations on the cosmopolitan cocktail out there, this recipe will show you how to make the original, and we think it's the best.
- Just 4 Ingredients. Vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, and fresh lime go into a cosmo. It's a very simple formula for making the best drink.
- Cosmopolitans are a fun drink to make for a girls' night, cocktail party, or for a quiet night in that calls for something a bit more sophisticated than a White Claw.
The Cosmopolitan was the signature drink of Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, and has also been noted to be a favorite of real-life superstar Madonna too!
Tips and Tricks for Making Cosmo on the Rocks
- You can of course serve Cosmos straight up instead of over ice. Shake the ingredients and then strain into a stemmed glass before garnishing with a lime wedge.
- If you don't have a traditional cocktail shaker at home, you can use any type of jar or container with a lid to shake up your drinks.
- You should use sweetened cranberry juice to make cosmos, as the pure, unsweetened kind has much too strong a flavor. If all you have is pure cranberry, add a teaspoon of simple syrup as well.
- Cointreau is an orange-flavored liqueur that adds a fruity flavor to the mix. You can also use Triple Sec.
- Garnishes make your Cosmo look like a work of art! I'm using whole lime wheels and fresh cranberries threaded on small skewers.
- If you're feeling really creative, try adding a small amount of raspberry simple syrup or peach simple syrup to your Cosmo to make your own signature cocktail!
More Easy Cocktail Recipes
- Whiskey and Coke
- Gin Mojito
- Vodka Sidecar
- Mermaid Water Drink
- Malibu Sunset
- PB and Jelly Shot
- White Tea Shot
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Cosmo Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce cranberry juice see notes
- 1 ounce cointreau
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the vodka.
- Then add cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice.
- Shake until well chilled– about 30 seconds.
- Fill a rocks glass with ice. Strain the cocktail into the rocks glass and garnish with a lime wheel. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can of course serve Cosmos straight up instead of over ice. Shake the ingredients and then strain into a stemmed glass before garnishing with a lime wedge.
- If you don't have a traditional cocktail shaker at home, you can use any type of jar or container with a lid to shake up your drinks.
- You should use sweetened cranberry juice to make cosmos, as the pure, unsweetened kind has much too strong a flavor. If all you have is pure cranberry, add a teaspoon of simple syrup as well.
- Cointreau is an orange-flavored liqueur that adds a fruity flavor to the mix. You can also use Triple Sec.
- Garnishes make your Cosmo look like a work of art! I'm using whole lime wheels and fresh cranberries threaded on small skewers.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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