How to Make a Cosmopolitan

This article will teach you how to make a cosmopolitan, the drink made famous by the girls of Sex and the City.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 oz. of Vodka
• 1/2 oz. of Cranberry Juice
• 1/2 oz. of Triple Sec
• 1/2 oz. of Lime Juice
• Ice
• Cocktail Shaker
• Martini Glass
• Soda Water

1. Grab your martini glass and fill it with ice and soda water to chill it. The combination of soda water and ice will help chill the martini glass quicker.

2. Now, grab your cocktail shaker, fill with ice and add the 1 ounce of vodka, the 1/2 ounce of triple sec, the 1/2 ounce of cranberry juice and a 1/2 ounce of lime juice.

3. Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 30 seconds. This will ensure that all ingredients are well mixed and chilled.

4. Dump out the ice and soda water from the martini glass and then strain in the contents of the cocktail shaker into the martini glass. Make sure not to get any ice into the martini glass.

5. Garnish if you wish with a lime or lemon twist and enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• You can add a bit more cranberry juice if you would like it to be a bit sweeter.