Missing 4
Tonight if you have Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice, and Lime Juice.
Missing: Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice
Lime Juice also goes into: Virgin Daiquiri, Caipirinha, Cuba Libre
Ingredients
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How to make
- Chill a martini glass.
- This is a shaken sour, not a cranberry juice cocktail.
- Add 1½ oz vodka (citron if it is in the pantry), ¾ oz triple sec or Cointreau, 1 oz cranberry juice, and ½ oz fresh lime juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard until the shaker is painfully cold.
- Double-strain into the glass so the drink stays bright pink and free of ice chips.
- Garnish with a lime twist, not an orange slice — the lime oils match the juice in the shaker.
History
Sex and the City made the Cosmopolitan famous, but Toby Cecchini at The Odeon in New York locked in the modern spec in 1988: Absolut Citron, Cointreau, fresh lime, and a splash of cranberry. Earlier pink vodka drinks circulated in Miami and San Francisco; Cecchini's fresh-juice balance is the one that stuck. Cranberry is for color and a tart edge, not a juice-forward brunch pour. Citron vodka is worth using if it is already in the pantry; plain vodka plus the lime still works. Cointreau beats generic triple sec when you have it. Mix it when vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry, and a lime are on the shelf — four bottles, one coupe.
Glassware
The classic V-shape keeps chilled, no-ice drinks cold while the wide rim delivers aroma on every sip.
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Cosmopolitan FAQ
What ingredients are in a Cosmopolitan?
A Cosmopolitan is made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.
How do you make a Cosmopolitan?
Chill a martini glass. This is a shaken sour, not a cranberry juice cocktail. Add 1½ oz vodka (citron if it is in the pantry), ¾ oz triple sec or Cointreau, 1 oz cranberry juice, and ½ oz fresh lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake hard until the shaker is painfully cold. Double-strain into the glass so the drink stays bright pink and free of ice chips. Garnish with a lime twist, not an orange slice — the lime oils match the juice in the shaker.
What glass do you serve a Cosmopolitan in?
Serve a Cosmopolitan in a Martini glass. The classic V-shape keeps chilled, no-ice drinks cold while the wide rim delivers aroma on every sip.
Can I make a Cosmopolitan with bottles I already own?
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