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Cosmo Martini

Cool and refreshing, a Cosmopolitan Martini is the perfect treat on a warm summer day. With their pale pink color, Cosmos (as they are called for short) just look like summer in a glass! Developed with input from experienced bartenders around the world, my Cosmopolitan recipe is time tested to be perfect, every time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cosmo Martini, cosmopolitan, martini
Servings: 1 Cosmo
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Lee Clayton Roper

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons vodka 1 3/4 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons Cointreau 1 ounce
  • 2 tablespoons cranberry juice 1 ounce, sweetened
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 ounce, freshly squeezed (no substitutes!)
  • Slice or wedge of fresh lime for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill martini or coupe glasses with ice water to quickly chill; let stand 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and dry.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes (large cubes won’t melt as quickly as small cubes in the spirits and/or liqueur).
  • Add all ingredients and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  • Pour through a cocktail strainer into a chilled martini glass.
  • Garnish with a slice or wedge of fresh lime.

Notes

Tips for making a perfect Cosmo Martini Recipe
These tips come from my husband, who is known far and wide for his wonderful martinis!
  1. Chill your martini glass. You can chill your glasses either by putting them in the freezer or filling them with ice water to quick-chill for 2 to 3 minutes just before using.
  2. Put all the ingredients and a handful of large ice cubes in your shaker and shake vigorously for around 15 seconds. Large cubes won’t melt as quickly as small cubes in the spirits and/or liqueur. Shaking for 15 seconds not only ensures the mixture is very cold, it also forms ice crystals that will then float on top of the martini.
  3. Use a separate cocktail strainer to pour the shaken mixture into your chilled martini glasses. Often the strainers built into shakers don’t tend to work very well – and don’t let the ice crystals flow through to the glass.
 
Note: This recipe was originally published in my cookbook A Well-Seasoned Kitchen®.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg