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How to Make a Cosmo

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By jcmcl86
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If you’re hosting a party and want to impress your friends with how “chic” you’re becoming, serving Cosmo’s are great way to do this. Cosmopolitans are a great social drink. With its tart taste and vodka undertones, it is bound to loosen up even your most uptight friend.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Vodka (Citron or Absolute)
  • Triple Sec
  • Cranberry Juice
  • Lime Juice
  • Crushed Ice
  • Martini Shaker
  • Protein Drink Shaker (if you don't have a standard Martini Shaker)
  • Chilled Cocktail Glass
  • Orange Peel
  1. Step 1

    Once you have gathered all of your materials, start by placing crushed ice into your shaker. If you do not have a standard shaker, a great and cheap alternative is a protein shake shaker. These can be purchased at GNC, or any other vitamin/supplement shop for around $2.

  2. Step 2

    Take your vodka of choice, if you desire a fruitier Cosmo then a citrus flavored vodka will work great. Add ½ (0.5) ounce of vodka into your shaker.

  3. Step 3

    After you had added your vodka, add 1 ounce of Triple Sec, or Cointreau, to the shaker.

  4. Step 4

    You will now add ½ ounce of lime juice and a ¼ ounce of cranberry juice. Close your shaker and shake for at least fifteen seconds, allowing all of the flavors to mix together.

  5. Step 5

    Strain the Cosmo into your chilled cocktail glass and finish off the drink with a orange peel.

Tips & Warnings
  • Make sure that your Martini Shaker is completely closed before shaking.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the actual measurements of ingredients. Adding more cranberry juice can give the Cosmo a unique flavor, and the same goes with adding different flavored vodkas.
  • Carefully measure out the alcohol, too much vodka can overpower the actual flavor of the Cosmo.

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