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.

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What is Cosmopolitan?

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. This reference files it under American alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 5 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Cosmopolitan without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 1 1/2 oz citrus vodka and 1 oz triple sec. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Cosmopolitan low-carb?

A serving of Cosmopolitan carries 8 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many carbs are in Cosmopolitan?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 215 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 20 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Cosmopolitan for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the vodka drops from 1 1/2 oz to 3/4 oz; doubled, it is 3 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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