Christmas Cosmopolitan
Elevate your holiday gatherings with a Christmas Cosmopolitan, a festive twist on the classic cocktail that’s as stunning as it is delicious. This vibrant drink combines smooth vodka, zesty triple sec or Cointreau, tart cranberry juice, and a splash of fresh lime juice, perfectly balanced with a touch of simple syrup for a lightly sweet finish. Shake it all together with ice for an icy-cold sip that’s bursting with holiday cheer. Garnish with glistening fresh cranberries and a fragrant twist of orange peel to add a seasonal sparkle. Ready in just 5 minutes, this easy and elegant cocktail is the perfect addition to your Christmas party menu or a cozy evening by the fireplace. Cheers to holiday magic in a glass!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Triple Sec (or Cointreau)
- 2 oz Cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 3 pieces Fresh cranberries (optional garnish)
- 1 piece Orange peel (optional garnish)
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes.
Add vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup into the shaker.
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
Strain the mixture into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
Garnish with fresh cranberries and a twist of orange peel, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 72 mg | 2% | |
*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.
