How to make a Premium Cosmopolitan Cocktail

The Cosmopolitan is not a martini, but a classic vodka based cocktail in a martini glass. It has become a popular drink due mostly to the hit HBO show and box office hit movie Sex and the City. Here is a simple recipe for making a Premium Cosmopolitan Cocktail.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 40 ml (1 1/3 oz) of citron vodka (Absolut Citron Vodka or Gray Goose Vodka Le Citron)
• 10 ml (1/3 oz or 2 tsp) best orange liqueur (cointreau or Grand Marnier)
• 10 ml (1/3 oz or 2 tsp) cranberry juice ( 100 juice with no preservatives, artificial flavors or colors)
• 1 lime
• 1 orange peel
• 1 lemon peel

1. 

   You will need to chill a martini glass
   
   Place the Martini Glass in the freezer for a few hours before pouring your Cosmopolitan.
   
   Fill the Martini Glass with crushed ice and cold water for 1-2 minutes before pouring your Cosmopolitan.

2. 

   In a cocktail shaker, mix the vodka, orange liqueur, and cranberry juice.

3. Cut the lime into four wedges, squeeze two of the limes into the cocktail shaker and drop them in.

4. Add ice cubes to the cocktail shaker and shake for 20 seconds.

5. Empty the ice from the martin glass. Place the strainer over the cocktail shaker and pour the Cosmopolitan into the martin glass.

6. Garnish with a lemon and orange twist.

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on 11/27/2008 Did someone say cocktail? Where's mine... thanks!