Citrus Vodka Cosmopolitan
A tart and vibrant cocktail balancing vodka with fresh lime and orange liqueur, enhanced by cranberry juice for a classic cosmopolitan twist. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Vodka, Triple sec (orange liqueur), Fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Triple sec (orange liqueur)
- 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1.5 oz Cranberry juice
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 piece Lime twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz triple sec, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 1.5 oz cranberry juice.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold and frosty.
- Step 3: Double strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 4: Garnish by expressing a lime twist over the surface to release its oils, then rest it delicately on the rim.
