Virgin Cosmopolitan
The Virgin Cosmopolitan is an alcohol-free Cosmopolitan mocktail, tart and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
- Alcohol-free
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 93 out of 100
- Sweet
- 73 out of 100
- Fruity
- 92 out of 100
- Boozy
- 0 out of 100
How to make a Virgin Cosmopolitan
To make a Virgin Cosmopolitan, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: ¼ oz lime juice, 3¼ oz cranberry juice and ¼ oz orange juice.
Contains no alcohol as written. If you need to avoid alcohol completely, check labels: some products sold as non-alcoholic, like beers, wines and bitters, can contain small amounts.
You'll need
- Lime juice¼ oz
- Cranberry juice3¼ oz
- Orange juice¼ oz
The cocktail version: the Cosmopolitan.
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add lime juice, cranberry juice and orange 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, cranberry juice and orange juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Virgin Cosmopolitan questions
What does a Virgin Cosmopolitan taste like?
Mostly tart and fruity. It's a non-alcoholic drink.
What's the difference between a Virgin Cosmopolitan and a Virgin Sex on the Beach?
Both use cranberry juice and orange juice. The Virgin Cosmopolitan adds lime juice. The Virgin Cosmopolitan is shaken and served in a cocktail glass; the Virgin Sex on the Beach is built in the glass and served in a highball glass.
Should a Virgin Cosmopolitan be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lime juice, cranberry juice and orange juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What glass do you serve a Virgin Cosmopolitan in?
A cocktail glass.