Mike's Cosmopolitans

Name: Mike's Cosmopolitans
Ingredients: 1 part fresh squeezed lime juice; 2 parts Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or Triple Sec; 2 parts cranberry juice cocktail; 1-2 parts Peachtree schnapps; 1 part pear syrup (optional); 1-2 parts Citron vodka, pre-chilled; Splash of grenadine (optional, for color); Ice; Lime slice, for garnish

9 ingredients•9 steps

Ingredients

Make-Ahead Red Juice

1 part fresh squeezed lime juice
2 parts Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or Triple Sec
2 parts cranberry juice cocktail
1-2 parts Peachtree schnapps
1 part pear syrup (optional)

At Serving Time

1-2 parts Citron vodka, pre-chilled
Splash of grenadine (optional, for color)
Ice
Lime slice, for garnish

Instructions

1
Prepare the red juice ahead of time by combining lime juice, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, peach schnapps, and pear syrup (if using) in a pitcher or bottle.
2
Chill the red juice thoroughly in the refrigerator or freezer (without freezing solid).
3
Pre-chill vodka in the freezer.
4
When ready to serve, fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
5
Add the chilled red juice mixture and vodka to the shaker.
6
Add a splash of grenadine if you want a pinker color (optional).
7
Shake until very cold.
8
Strain into a chilled martini glass.
9
Garnish with a lime slice.

💡 Cook's Notes

**South Beach Cosmo:** 3 parts vodka, 1 part cranberry juice cocktail, 1 part Chambord Raspberry Liqueur **Cosmo-Bianco:** Use white cranberry juice cocktail instead of red **French Cosmo (award-winning):** 3 oz Grey Goose L'Orange vodka, ½ oz Cointreau, dash of cranberry juice, squeeze of lime; garnish with peel **Simple Version:** 3 parts Citron vodka, 1 part Grand Marnier, a wedge of lime, and enough cranberry cocktail juice to turn it pinkish **Classic Proportions:** 2 parts Citron vodka, 1 part each of Cointreau, lime juice, and cranberry juice **Stronger Version:** 3 parts Citron vodka, 2 parts each of Cointreau or Grand Marnier, 2 parts cranberry cocktail juice, and a splash of lime juice **Alternative Recipe:** 35ml vodka, 15ml Cointreau or Triple Sec, 15ml fresh lime juice, 25ml cranberry juice. Ice/shake/strain through fine sieve. Add heated orange zest oil. Should look pink. Many cosmo recipes call for 1 part vodka and only a half-part of all other ingredients for a stronger alcohol drink Vodka options: Stolichnaya Citros or Grey Goose L'Orange (when using L'Orange, use Rose's Lime Juice or it won't taste sufficiently limey) For a more icy drink, see the Frosted Cosmopolitan recipe  The lime juice quantity will vary depending on the quality of limes and sets the standard for a single "part" in the recipe