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COSMOPOLITAN DRINK RECIPE



COSMOPOLITAN DRINK RECIPE

The Cosmopolitan, often called the “Cosmo,” is a sophisticated, citrus-forward cocktail made famous by upscale cocktail bars and pop culture. Balanced, vibrant, and visually stunning, it’s a timeless drink that belongs in every home bartender’s repertoire.

⭐ What Is a Cosmopolitan?

A Cosmopolitan is a vodka-based cocktail featuring triple sec (or Cointreau), cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice. It’s lightly tart, subtly sweet, and refreshingly crisp.

🥂 Classic Cosmopolitan Recipe

Ingredients (1 cocktail)

  • 1½ oz (45 ml) vodka (citrus vodka preferred)

  • 1 oz (30 ml) Cointreau or triple sec

  • ½ oz (15 ml) fresh lime juice

  • ½ oz (15 ml) cranberry juice (100% juice, not cocktail)

  • Ice

Garnish

  • Orange twist or lime wheel

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

  2. Add vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, and cranberry juice.

  3. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.

  4. Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.

  5. Garnish with an orange twist for aroma.

🔑 Pro Tips for the Perfect Cosmo

  • Use fresh lime juice—it dramatically improves balance.

  • Choose unsweetened cranberry juice for a clean, bar-quality flavor.

  • A hard shake creates the signature silky texture.

  • Chill the glass beforehand for a more refined presentation.

🍊 Modern & Popular Variations

Pink Cosmopolitan

  • Add ¼ oz simple syrup for a softer, sweeter finish.

White Cosmopolitan

  • Replace cranberry juice with white cranberry juice

  • Garnish with frozen cranberries

Blood Orange Cosmopolitan

  • Swap lime juice with fresh blood orange juice

  • Richer color, deeper citrus notes

Low-Alcohol Cosmopolitan

  • Reduce vodka to ¾ oz

  • Increase cranberry juice slightly

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

  • Smoked salmon canapés

  • Shrimp cocktail

  • Goat cheese crostini

  • Light pasta or seafood dishes

📊 Nutritional Snapshot (Approx.)

  • Calories: 150–170

  • Alcohol: Moderate

  • Sugar: Low–Medium (depending on cranberry juice)

❓ Cosmopolitan FAQ

Can I make a Cosmo without Cointreau?
Yes. Substitute any quality triple sec, though Cointreau delivers superior balance.

Is citrus vodka required?
No—but it enhances the drink’s brightness.

Can I batch Cosmopolitans for parties?
Absolutely. Multiply ingredients, mix in advance, and shake with ice per serving.

🍸 Final Thoughts

The Cosmopolitan is elegant yet approachable—perfect for dinner parties, celebrations, or a stylish night in. Master the classic, then explore variations to suit your taste.


OTHER RECIPES


 THE INGREDIENTS

  • 37 1/2 ml Citrus Vodka, 
  • 12 1/2 ml Triple Sec, 
  • 30 ml Cranberry Juice, 
  • 1/2 squeezed lemon, 
  • 12 1/2 ml Sugar Syrup


HOW TO MAKE A COSMOPOLITAN

Chill coupe glass with soda water. 

Add all ingredients to mixing tin with ice. 

Shake for 10 to 15 seconds. 

Fine strain into the chilled coupe glass. 

Flame an orange peel and place in drink as garnish.

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1800 Agave Nectar Squeeze recipe


1800 Agave Nectar Squeeze recipe

A smooth, citrus-bright, naturally sweet tequila cocktail made with 1800 Silver or Reposado and real agave nectar.

This drink is refreshing like a margarita but lighter, cleaner, and more focused on pure agave flavor. Perfect for summer afternoons, taco night, or anytime you want a simple, bright tequila cocktail that isn’t overly sugary.

🍹 Ingredients (1 Cocktail)

Base Cocktail

  • 2 oz 1800 Silver Tequila
    (Reposado works too if you want warm, honeylike depth)

  • ¾ oz fresh lime juice (about 1 medium lime)

  • ½ oz agave nectar
    (thin with a splash of warm water if very thick)

  • ½ oz fresh orange juice
    (or ¼ oz if you want a cleaner, sharper profile)

  • Ice for shaking and serving

Optional Upgrades

  • 1–2 dashes orange bitters

  • Splash of soda water for a lighter highball finish

  • Pinch of kosher salt inside the drink

  • ¼ oz Cointreau or orange liqueur for a slightly richer, margarita-like edge

🍋 Garnish Options

  • Lime wheel or lime wedge

  • Orange wheel or twist

  • Tajín rim, salted rim, or half-rim sprinkle

  • A thin lime twist curled inside the glass

  • Edible flower for presentation (e.g., marigold or nasturtium)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions (Longer, Step-by-Step)

1. Prep the Glass

  • Use a rocks glass or a chilled Old Fashioned glass.

  • Optional:

    • Salt or Tajín the rim by running a lime wedge around the top ½ inch of the rim and dipping in seasoning.

  • Fill glass with fresh ice and set aside.

2. Shake the Cocktail

  1. Add tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and agave nectar to a cocktail shaker.

  2. Add a handful of ice.

  3. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until cold and slightly aerated.

    • The agave nectar blends beautifully when shaken well; don’t under-shake.

  4. Taste a drop from the shaker:

    • Add a splash more lime for brightness

    • Add a drop more agave for sweetness

    • Adjust to your preference

3. Serve

  1. Strain into your prepared glass over fresh ice.

  2. Garnish with lime or orange.

  3. If desired, top with a small splash of soda water for extra lift.

🌿 Flavor Profile

  • Clean, bright tequila-forward drink

  • Natural sweetness from agave, not sugary

  • Lime brings crisp acidity

  • Orange juice softens edges and ties citrus together

  • Smooth, refreshing, balanced, and lightly sweet

🌟 Variations (Long, Detailed Section)

➤ Spicy Agave Squeeze

  • Muddle 2–3 jalapeño slices in shaker

  • Add ingredients and shake

  • Garnish with a floating jalapeño coin

  • Optionally add Tajín rim

➤ Smoky Agave Squeeze

  • Use 1800 Cristalino OR substitute ½ oz mezcal

  • Add a flamed orange peel garnish for aroma

➤ Agave Grapefruit Squeeze

  • Replace orange juice with grapefruit juice

  • Add a pinch of sea salt

  • Slight Paloma vibes, but richer

➤ Agave Pineapple Squeeze

  • Add 2 oz pineapple juice

  • Slightly more tropical, softer, very smooth

  • Garnish with pineapple leaf or citrus wheel

➤ Skinny Agave Squeeze

(Lower sugar, lighter)

  • 2 oz tequila

  • 1 oz lime

  • ¼ oz agave

  • Splash soda

  • Crisp, bright, clean, low-calorie

🍽 Food Pairings

Pairs beautifully with—

  • Grilled shrimp tacos

  • Street-style carne asada

  • Ceviche

  • Fish grilled with lime + cilantro

  • Chips, salsa, guacamole

🎉 Perfect For:

  • Summer nights

  • Poolside drinks

  • Taco Tuesday

  • Brunch margarita alternative

  • Easy sipping cocktails

OTHER RECIPES

Ingredients

  • 2 oz 1800® Silver Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Agavero agave liqueur
  • 6 wedges limes
  • 1/2 oz agave juice
  • garnish with lime Wheel ice
Method
In a tall mixing glass muddle limes with the agave nectar. 
Add 1800® Silver tequila and ice then shake vigorously.
 Strain over fresh ice into a Collins glass and top with Agavero.
 Garnish with a lime wheel.

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