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Cosmopolitan

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Ted Cavanaugh

We will avoid all Sex and the City references here, but the fact remains: This cocktail is classic for a reason.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 Servings

Ingredients

2 ounces vodka
1 ounce cranberry juice cocktail
¾ ounce fresh lime juice
¾ ounce triple sec
Orange twist (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and triple sec in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.

    Step 2

    Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into a martini glass. Garnish with orange twist.

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