How to Make a Raspberry Cosmopolitan

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Make a Raspberry Cosmopolitan

Make your way into any trendy bar, and chances are you will see at least one person sipping a cosmopolitan. This ubiquitous party cocktail can take many flavors--lemon, pomegranate, apple and even raspberry. The classic recipe for a raspberry cosmopolitan uses raspberry-flavored vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice and triple sec. Make sure you have the right glasses available--cosmopolitans are always served in a martini glass.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Cocktail shaker
Cocktail strainer
Measuring cup or shot glass
Ice
Martini glasses
Raspberry-flavored vodka
Cranberry juice
Lime juice
Triple sec
Fresh raspberries

Step 1

Place a martini glass in the freezer to chill. Put a cup of ice in a large cocktail shaker.
Step 2

Add two ounces of any raspberry-flavored vodka to the shaker. Many brands make a raspberry vodka, including Stolichnaya and Absolut.
Step 3

Add one ounce of cranberry juice and a half-ounce of lime juice to the cocktail shaker. Fresh lime juice will taste the best, but bottled lime juice is also acceptable.
Step 4

Add half an ounce of triple sec as well. Replace the top on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until the ingredients are mixed.
Step 5

Remove your martini glass from the freezer and place a cocktail strainer over the mouth of the shaker. Slowly pour the cocktail into the glass, taking care to catch the ice with the strainer.
Step 6

Garnish with two or three fresh raspberries. Make sure your raspberries are clean and add them right into the drink.

Tips & Warnings

Make two raspberry cosmopolitans at one time by doubling the amounts for each ingredient and dividing the drink between two martini glasses. Most cocktail shakers can accommodate enough liquid for two cocktails at one time. Experiment and have some fun with your raspberry cosmopolitan recipe. A number of other fruit juices go well with raspberry vodka, including pineapple, white grape or apple juices. Simply substitute one of these juices for the cranberry juice. You can also experiment with the garnishes. Try garnishing your cocktail with fresh mint or slices of lime.

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