Make the cosmopolitan cocktail with this easy-to-follow recipe. Learn the ins and outs of the perfect cosmo. The best ingredients and tips that will make your cocktail look like a professional made it! Try it and master the art of the perfect cosmo recipe.
A perfect Cosmo cocktail comes with the right recipe, the perfect chill, and premium ingredients. The cocktail is not only pretty but also in the late 90s it was fashion. It is more than just a drink, it’s a stylish accessory.
One Sip Takes you Back:
The pop culture hit Sex in the City had every girl in her 20s and 30s sipping this cocktail 90s. I remember when the movie hit the theaters everyone smuggled in Cosmos to drink during the movie. It is still a fun girls’ night out drink! Cheers!
Though a cosmopolitan is not technically a martini, it is often served in one! It is pretty, it is pink, so why not put it in a tall martini glass? I use the same glasses I use for my orange martini. Not to mention everyone loves a cherry garnish!
To make the perfect cosmo follow these tips and recipe.
Tips to Making the Your Own Cosmopolitan
For it to be perfect it has to be super cold. Make sure you put your martini glasses in the freezer for at least 20 minutes. When you are shaking the Cosmo be sure to shake it until the shaker gets really cold.
Get the recipe right, DON’T EYEBALL IT! Too much triple sec or not enough cranberry juice will make bitter and you’ll have to start over.
Be sure to use premium ingredients!
Premium Ingredients for a Premium Cosmo
I love bargain hunting as much as the next person, two-for-one sales, and seasonal discounts. But when you’re crafting a premium cocktail, it is not the time to opt for cheap ingredients!
Crafting an amazing cocktail is part of the pleasure of drinking. Don’t blow it with cheap ingredients. Use high-quality vodka, mixers that are not loaded with High Fructose Corn Syrup or other random ingredients, and fresh squeeze your fruit juices.
For cocktails where you can use 20$ to 200$ vodka without tasting the difference, check out my madras cocktail recipe and my raspberry Moscow mule, where the ginger beer’s bold flavor masks the vodka flavor.
My Vodka Recommendations
The best vodka for a Cosmopolitan is Tito’s Vodka. I also tried this recipe with their citrus flavoured vodka and probably enjoyed it more than the original!
Perfect Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe
The Perfect Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe with premium ingredients! Learn the ins and outs of crafting the perfect cosmo.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Premium Vodka
- 1 oz. Triple Sec
- 1 oz. Cranberry cocktail juice (I use Simply Cranberry Cocktail. I think it is the best cranberry juice in terms of flavor and color.)
- ½ oz. Fresh-squeezed Lime juice
Instructions
- Add ingredients to an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake well.
- Pour into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime twist.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 259Unsaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 0.9mgCarbohydrates: 5.6gSugar: 4gProtein: 0.1g
