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Classic Cosmo Cocktail: The Perfect Balance of Sweet and Tart

The cosmo cocktail is a timeless classic that brings together the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and boozy flavors in one elegant glass. This vibrant, ruby-red drink rose to fame in the 90s and continues to be a staple at cocktail bars everywhere.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ ounces premium vodka
  • 1 ounce cranberry juice
  • ½ ounce Cointreau or triple sec
  • ½ ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup ice or as needed
  • Lime twist for garnish

Method
 

  1. Chill your martini glass by placing it in the freezer for about 5 minutes before preparing the cocktail.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice until it's about half full.
  3. Add the vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, and freshly squeezed lime juice to the shaker.
  4. Cover the shaker securely and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker has frosted.
  5. Remove your chilled glass from the freezer and strain the cocktail into it.
  6. Garnish with a twist of lime by cutting a thin strip of lime peel, twisting it over the drink to release the essential oils, and then placing it on the rim of the glass.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal
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