How to Mix a Cosmopolitan Cocktail Drink

The Cosmopolitan cocktail is one of the most popular drinks found in nightspots and lounges. With a few simple ingredients, you can make your own for parties or a night with friends.

Things You'll Need

• 1 1/2 ounces Vodka
• 1/2 ounce Cointreau
• 1 ounce Cranberry juice
• 1/2 ounce lime juice
• Shaker
• Strainer
• Martini glass
• Lemon or orange peel

Instructions

How to Mix a Cosmopolitan Cocktail

1. 

   Add Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry juice and lime juice into a shaker, filled with crushed ice.

2. Avoid shaking the cocktail for too long, in order to avoid diluting the drink with melting ice.

3. 

   Strain the drink using a strainer.

4. 

   Pour the cocktail into a chilled Martini glass.

5. 

   Add an orange or lemon peel garnish to the glass and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also try different flavored Vodkas including lemon or vanilla.

• Never drink and drive--designate a driver!