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Cosmopolitan
The classic pink cocktail — vodka, cranberry, triple sec, lime, and ice shaken until ice-cold. Sharp, citrusy, and dangerously smooth.
- Total time
- 3 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 160

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Step 2
Pour vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice into the shaker.
Step 3
Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside is frosted and cold.
Step 4
Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Step 5
Garnish with a lime wheel or twist and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cocktail shaker
- jigger (1.5 oz and 1 oz measures)
- cocktail strainer
- coupe or martini glass, chilled
- bar spoon
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