Name: Cosmopolitan Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 ounce vodka; 1 ounce orange liqueur ((I like triple sec)); 1 ounce limeade ((or fresh squeezed lime juice)); 2 ounces cranberry juice cocktail; 1/2 cup crushed ice

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You’re just 4 ingredients away from a bar quality Cosmopolitan Cocktail made in your home kitchen!

My favorite drink!

Ever since the great whiskey and coke debacle of 2005 I’ve been a pretty strictly fruity cocktail kind of girl. Lemon drops will always have a special place in my heart. But cosmos are typically my go to cocktail in a bar. Sweet and fruity, a little bit of tartness, and a pretty pink color. What’s not to love? They’re also incredibly easy to make at home, with just 4 ingredients!

How do you make a Cosmopolitan Cocktail?

A cosmopolitan cocktail, or cosmo, is a fruity sweet and tart cranberry flavored drink. It’s made with cranberry juice, lime juice, vodka, and orange liqueur. Mix your ingredients, give it a good shake with crushed ice, and pour into a martini glass! I choose cranberry juice cocktail and limeade to sweeten the drink without having to add any simple syrup. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker you can just use a mason jar with a lid to shake!

Of Sex and the City fame

Many claim that the cosmopolitan was made popular on Sex and the City. It was Carrie’s go to drink, although I honestly don’t remember it being featured too prominently, and I’ve watched every single episode at least three times.

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Make it a party!

The recipe below is for a single cocktail. However, you can make a pitcher of cosmos for your next party night! Just scale up the recipe—it’s a 1:1 ratio for all of the ingredients, except for the cranberry juice, which is twice as much as the other ingredients.

Let’s Make a Cosmopolitan Cocktail!

You’re just 4 ingredients away from this bar quality cocktail! Let’s make a Cosmopolitan!

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