Cosmopolitan

From the kitchen of Carly

Tart cranberry and bright lime make this vodka-based cocktail snap with citrus energy. The triple sec rounds it out with subtle sweetness, while a vigorous shake ensures it's ice-cold and properly balanced. Elegant enough for date night, simple enough for Tuesday.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 12 ounces vodka
  • 11 ounce cranberry juice cocktail
  • 13/4 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 13/4 ounce triple sec
  • 1Orange twist (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Combine vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and triple sec in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.

  2. Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into a martini glass. Garnish with orange twist.