Refreshing Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe Easy Homemade Lime Juice Drink
A bright, crisp, and perfectly balanced classic cosmopolitan cocktail made with fresh lime juice, vodka, triple sec, and cranberry juice. Quick and easy to prepare, ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces (60 ml) vodka
- 1 ounce (30 ml) triple sec or Cointreau
- 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce (30 ml) cranberry juice cocktail
- Ice cubes, plenty for shaking and chilling
- Lime wheel or twist for garnish
Instructions
- Chill your martini glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water for about 5 minutes.
- Roll one fresh lime on the countertop, cut in half, and squeeze out 1 ounce (30 ml) of juice using a citrus juicer, avoiding seeds.
- Add 2 ounces (60 ml) vodka, 1 ounce (30 ml) triple sec, 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lime juice, and 1 ounce (30 ml) cranberry juice cocktail into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice cubes.
- Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until cold and frosty.
- Remove the martini glass from the freezer or empty the ice water if used, and place a strainer over the shaker’s mouth.
- Strain the cocktail mixture into the chilled glass slowly, ensuring no ice falls in.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or twist on the rim of the glass.
- Serve immediately while perfectly cold.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor; avoid over-diluting by shaking just enough to chill; clear ice cubes melt slower and keep the drink crisp longer; chill the glass and shaker beforehand for a colder cocktail; adjust sweetness with simple syrup if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
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