How To: Make a Cosmopolitan
Every good hostess should master one great cocktail recipe, and tasty cosmopolitans are always impressive crowd-pleasers. Follow the quick technique shown in this video and your guests will be raising a glass to you in no time. Cheers!
What You Need:
Cocktail shaker with lid, strainer, ice cubes, Martini glass, vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, half a lime, lime slice for garnish
Follow These Six Easy Steps:
1Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full with iceTo make one drink, fill your cocktail shaker about halfway with ice cubes.
2Add two ounces of vodkaPour two ounces, which is approximately two shot glasses or a little less than 1/4 cup, of your favorite vodka.
3Add one ounce of cranberry juicePour one ounce of cranberry juice (or two tablespoons) into shaker.
Tip: Add grapefruit juice instead of cranberry juice for a signature twist.
4Add half an ounce of orange-flavored liquerPour half an ounce (or one tablespoon) of triple sec or any other orange-flavored liqueur to give it a citrus kick.
5Add half an ounce of fresh lime juiceJuice half a lime (for about half and ounce of juice) right into the cocktail shaker.
6Cover and shakeCover and shake well. This mixes the ingredients, chills the drink, and slightly dilutes alcohol with ice. Strain, serve in a Martini glass, and garnish with a lime slice.
