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Cosmopolitan
Shake a Cosmopolitan with citron vodka, Cointreau, cranberry and lime. Exact measures, ice guidance and a chilled cocktail glass for serving.
Make this cocktail
Ingredients
Current recipe: 1 serving · US fl oz · Original recipe
Check off each ingredient after adding it to the cocktail.
- Citron vodka40% ABV1.35 US fl oz
- Cointreau40% ABV0.51 US fl oz
- Fresh lime juice0.51 US fl oz
- Cranberry juice drink1.01 US fl oz
- Lemon peeloptional1 piece
Amounts are for the selected number of servings. Prepare each serving separately; add sparkling ingredients just before serving. Shaking time and the capacity of one shaker do not increase with the serving count.
Ice
- Chill the serving glass and shake with ice cubes. Serve without ice in the glass.
- Melting ice dilutes the drink and is not included in measured ingredient volume.
What you need
Jigger · Shaker and strainer
How to make it
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Chill a cocktail glass.
Measure vodka, Cointreau, lime juice and cranberry drink into a shaker.
Add ice cubes and shake vigorously.
Strain into the chilled glass without ice. Finish with lemon peel.
Small details, better drinks
- Use citron vodka for the selected recipe.
- Cranberry juice drink differs from unsweetened pure cranberry juice.
- Do not add serving ice to the glass.
Good to know
Can I use plain vodka?
Yes as a variation, with a different citrus aroma.
Why is mine too tart?
Check the cranberry product: unsweetened juice differs from a cranberry drink.
Can I stir it instead?
The selected recipe is shaken to combine and chill the juices.
Recipe sources
Recipe notes by Cheers. Preparation time is an estimate.
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- IBA — Cosmopolitan ↗ · Accessed: Oct 25, 2026
