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Cosmo Recipe

This cosmo recipe delivers a perfectly balanced cocktail that’s smooth, refreshing, and never overly sweet or tart. Made with vodka, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur, it’s the classic cosmopolitan you’ll come back to again and again. Whether you’re looking for a classic cosmo recipe, a cranberry cosmo recipe, or the best cosmo recipe for entertaining, this version is easy, elegant, and consistently delicious.

cosmo recipe pitcher
cosmo recipe pitcher

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka (regular or citrus vodka)
  • 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau, Triple Sec, or Grand Marnier)
  • 3/4 ounce cranberry juice cocktail
  • 1/4 to 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • Orange peel or twist, for garnish

Directions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice to the shaker.
  • Shake vigorously until the mixture is very cold.
  • Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  • Garnish with an orange peel, expressing the oils over the drink before dropping it in.
cosmo recipe
cosmo recipe

Preparation Details

Preparation Details
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail