Cosmopolitan
INGREDIENTS
- 1½ oz citron vodka
- 1½ oz Cointreau
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 to 2 dashes cranberry juice
- Garnish: Lemon twist
INSTRUCTIONS
Shake the liquid ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.
VIDEO HOW-TO
NOTES
Called the "Cosmo" by aficionados, this extremely popular cocktail has become a classic. The original was a tart concoction of citron vodka, lime juice, Cointreau to sweeten, and cranberry juice, used merely to add a slight blush of color. You will find that most recipes have evolved into deep-pink variations emphasizing the cranberry juice.
