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Shaken · one serving

Cosmopolitan

A bright, cranberry-pink vodka sour with clean orange and lime notes.

Short answer

Cosmopolitan is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice. A bright, cranberry-pink vodka sour with clean orange and lime notes. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Cosmopolitan ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Cosmopolitan ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka40 ml4 cl1.4 oz2.7 parts
Triple Sec20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1.3 parts
Cranberry Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime (optional)1 wedgeOptional

Garnish: Lime wheel or twist

Method

How to make Cosmopolitan

Follow the 5 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe glass with ice or place it in the freezer while you measure the ingredients.

  2. 02

    Fill a shaker two-thirds full with fresh ice; this gives the drink enough dilution without making it watery.

  3. 03

    Add the vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice to the shaker.

  4. 04

    Seal and shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels very cold and frosted.

  5. 05

    Discard the ice from the coupe, double-strain the drink into the chilled glass, and garnish with a lime wheel or twist.

Tasting profile

What does Cosmopolitan taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Cosmopolitan questions

What is in a Cosmopolitan?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Cosmopolitan take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Cosmopolitan prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Cosmopolitan alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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