Cosmopolitan Martini
The Cosmopolitan Martini is a strong vodka sour, tart and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 73 out of 100
- Sweet
- 57 out of 100
- Fruity
- 67 out of 100
- Boozy
- 65 out of 100
How to make a Cosmopolitan Martini
To make a Cosmopolitan Martini, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: ½ oz Cointreau, 1 oz vodka, ½ oz lime and ¼ oz cranberry juice.
You'll need
- Cointreau½ oz
- Vodka1 oz
- Lime½ oz
- Cranberry juice¼ oz
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add Cointreau, vodka, lime juice and cranberry juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Lime juice and cranberry juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Cosmopolitan Martini questions
What does a Cosmopolitan Martini taste like, and is it sweet?
Lightly sweet, not sugary: it's mostly tart and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 20% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Cosmopolitan Martini?
About 20% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Cosmopolitan Martini and a Kamikaze?
Both use Cointreau, vodka and lime. The Cosmopolitan Martini adds cranberry juice.
Should a Cosmopolitan Martini be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lime and cranberry juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
How do I make a pitcher of Cosmopolitan Martinis?
For 6 drinks, mix 3 oz Cointreau, 6 oz vodka, 3 oz lime and 1½ oz cranberry juice in a jug and chill it. Add 2¾ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.