Cosmopolitan
Vodka, cranberry, lime, and triple sec — elegant and easy to batch.
Ingredients
| Citron vodka | 1.5 oz |
| Triple sec | 0.5 oz |
| Fresh lime juice | 0.5 oz |
| Cranberry juice | 0.5 oz |
| Total volume | 3.00 oz |
Garnish: Lime wheel, flamed orange peel
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Shaken · Medium · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the citron vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice and cranberry juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Double-strain into a chilled martini glass.
- 4
Garnish with lime wheel, flamed orange peel.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Citron vodka | 18.0 oz | 1 |
| Triple sec | 6.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh lime juice | 6.0 oz | 1 |
| Cranberry juice | 6.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Cosmopolitan FAQ
What's in a Cosmopolitan?
A classic Cosmopolitan is made with citron vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice. It's shaken and served in a martini / coupe glass.
What is the ABV of a Cosmopolitan?
A classic Cosmopolitan is approximately 26.7% ABV — about 1.33 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Cosmopolitan?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Cosmopolitans for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.