An Adaptable Cosmopolitan Cocktail
In case you couldn’t help but wonder, this more refined Cosmopolitan is not a robust red but a dusty pink, deeply chilled, and walks the line between sweet and sour. You can even shed the notion that it must be served in a martini glass, and serve it in a coupe or smaller cocktail glass instead. Whatever your vessel, tuck it in the freezer for about 10 minutes to properly chill before pouring.
- Serves: 1 person
Ingredients
- 1 ½ounces vodka (citrus or regular), gin or tequila
- ¾ounce cranberry juice cocktail, or use a dash of pomegranate molasses or a bit of raspberry jam diluted with water
- ½ounce orange liqueur (such as Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Cointreau or triple sec)
- ½ounce fresh lime juice
- Ice, as needed
- Lime wedge or lemon twist (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Set coupe glass or other cocktail glass in the freezer to chill for 10 minutes.Step 2
In a shaker, combine the vodka, cranberry juice cocktail, orange liqueur and lime juice. Add ice and shake until very well chilled.Step 3
Strain cocktail into chilled glass. Garnish with lime wedge or lemon twist, if desired.