Pouring the Perfect Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan
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If you’re on a night out and looking to get into the party mood, then a classic Cosmopolitan might be right up your alley. Here is how you can whip up a delicious cosmopolitan just like your favorite “Sex and the City” stars that will help you channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Cointreau orange liqueur
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1/4 ounce cranberry juice
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • The peel of 1 orange

Instructions

  1. Measure the vodka, Cointreau orange liqueur, lime juice, and cranberry juice before pouring into a cocktail shaker.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake the ingredients well until you are sure they’re fully blended.
  3. Strain the ingredients into an elegant cocktail glass, placing the orange peel on the rim of the glass for a classy finish.