Cosmo Lite
Elevate your cocktail hour with the Cosmo Lite, a refreshing twist on the classic Cosmopolitan that's lighter, lower in sugar, and just as elegant. This vibrant, easy-to-make cocktail combines smooth vodka, zesty triple sec, fresh lime juice, and light cranberry juice for a perfectly balanced sip that's both tart and subtly sweet. With just five minutes of prep time and a bright garnish of orange peel or lime wheel, this guilt-free indulgence is perfect for intimate gatherings, date nights, or a sophisticated solo treat. Cheers to enjoying a light, refreshing Cosmopolitan made with fewer calories, but all the flavor! Keywords: Cosmo Lite recipe, light Cosmopolitan, low-calorie cocktails, refreshing vodka drinks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 0.5 oz Triple Sec or Orange Liqueur
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 oz Light Cranberry Juice (unsweetened or reduced sugar)
- 1 cup Ice Cubes
- 1 piece Orange Peel or Lime Wheel (for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes.
Pour in the vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and light cranberry juice.
Close the shaker securely and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with an orange peel twist or a lime wheel for a pop of flavor and visual appeal.
Serve immediately and enjoy your light, refreshing Cosmo Lite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 32 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.
