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Classic Cosmopolitan

Sharp, tart, and dangerously easy—this iconic pink cocktail balances vodka, cranberry, and citrus into a drink that tastes like a TikTok-famous moment. Shake, strain, serve with a lime garnish.

Total time
3 min
Servings
1
Calories
146
Classic Cosmopolitan
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.

  2. Step 2

    Pour vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and Cointreau into the shaker.

  3. Step 3

    Shake hard for 10 seconds until the shaker frosts on the outside.

  4. Step 4

    Strain into a chilled martini glass.

  5. Step 5

    Garnish with a lime slice on the rim and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • cocktail shaker
  • bar strainer
  • martini glass
  • jigger or shot glass

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