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Cosmopolitan
Alcoholic Cocktail Martini Glass 4 ingredients

Recipe

  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice

Instructions

To make it, shake the ingredients with ice, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime twist or orange peel to accentuate its citrus notes. This cocktail gained popularity in the 1990s and is often associated with sophisticated, fashionable social settings.

About Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan cocktail, or "Cosmo," is a sophisticated drink with a vibrant pink color, typically made with vodka, Cointreau (or another triple sec), cranberry juice, and lime juice. To prepare it, combine these ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake well, and strain into a chilled martini glass. The drink is finished with a twist of lime or lemon for garnish. Known for its tart, refreshing taste, the Cosmo became iconic in the 1990s, epitomizing urban chic and cocktail glamour.

This cocktail is alcoholic, so drink responsibly! Best served in a Martini Glass, though any glass works!

Feel free to get creative with substitutions — try different fruit types, sugar substitutes, or liquor brands. Crafting cocktails should be fun!

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This drink uses 4 core ingredients. Click any ingredient to find more drinks featuring it:

  1. Vodka
  2. Triple Sec
  3. Lime Juice
  4. Cranberry Juice

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