A Jolly Christmas Special Cosmo or Red Hot Lovers Cosmo
Elevate your holiday celebrations or romantic evenings with this vibrant and refreshing Jolly Christmas Special Cosmo, also known as the Red Hot Lovers Cosmo. This festive cocktail blends the crisp flavors of vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. A splash of cinnamon simple syrup adds a seasonal twist, making it an ideal drink for Christmas parties or cozy date nights. Shaken with ice for an irresistibly chilled finish, this cocktail is garnished with fresh cranberries, a lime wheel, and an optional cinnamon stick for an elegant, holiday-worthy presentation. Ready in just five minutes, this easy yet sophisticated recipe invites you to sip on the joyful spirit of the season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Vodka
- 1 ounce Triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1.5 ounces Cranberry juice
- 0.5 ounce Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 0.25 ounce Cinnamon simple syrup (optional, for a holiday twist)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 3 pieces Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- 1 piece Lime wheel (for garnish)
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the drink.
Pour in the vodka, triple sec or orange liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and cinnamon simple syrup (if using).
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels icy cold.
Strain the mixture into a chilled martini or coupe glass to remove ice.
Garnish the drink with a lime wheel on the rim, fresh cranberries floated on top of the drink, and a cinnamon stick for a festive presentation (optional).
Serve immediately and enjoy the festive, sweet-tart flavors of this holiday Cosmo!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 65 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
