Cosmopolitan

Name: Cosmopolitan
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz citrus vodka; 1 oz triple sec; 1/2 oz cranberry juice; 1/2 oz fresh lime juice; as needed ice cubes; 1 strip orange peel (for garnish), flamed

The iconic pink cocktail that defined a generation of cocktail culture. Citrus vodka, cranberry, triple sec, and fresh lime create a drink that is tart, slightly sweet, and endlessly elegant.

5 minEasyServes 1215 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 oz citrus vodka
1 oz triple sec
1/2 oz cranberry juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
as needed ice cubes
1 strip orange peel (for garnish), flamed

Instructions

1

Chill a martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes.
2

Fill a cocktail shaker with as needed ice cubes.
3

Add 1 1/2 oz citrus vodka, 1 oz triple sec, 1/2 oz cranberry juice, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice to the shaker.
4

Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
5

Strain into the chilled martini glass.
6

Garnish with 1 strip flamed orange peel (for garnish) over the drink to release the oils, then place on the rim.

Questions

Can I halve or double Cosmopolitan?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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