Cosmopolitan

Method

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1. Fill a martini or coupe glass with ice and cold water to chill it while you mix the drink.

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2. Fill a cocktail shaker two-thirds with ice. Add the vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice and lime juice.

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3. Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds, until the shaker is painfully cold.

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4. Tip the ice and water out of the glass and strain the drink into it.

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5. Twist the orange peel over the surface to release its oils, rub it around the rim and drop it in.

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Chef’s Tips

• Use fresh lime juice. Bottled juice turns the drink flat and dull.
• Measure the cranberry juice. Too much makes the drink sweet and pink instead of dry and crisp.
• Chill the glass. A warm glass warms the drink within a minute.

Common Substitutions & Variations

• Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.

Pairing Suggestions

• Sushi
• Oysters
• Salted nuts

Storage & Reheating

Made to order. A batch of the vodka, liqueur and cranberry keeps in the fridge for a day, but the lime juice should be added and shaken just before you serve.

Common questions

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.