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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
The warm flavor of alcohol, the sweet and sour taste of lemon juice and cranberry, along with a hint of light fragrance from lemon essential oil, each ingredient just a little is enough to create a delicious and irresistible Cosmopolitan Cocktail. If you also want to taste this drink, then let’s cook with TasteVN right away!
Ingredients for Cosmopolitan Cocktail (Cosmo cocktail) For 1 person
Vodka 60 ml Cointreau 20 ml Cranberry juice 40 ml Fresh lemon juice 10 ml Sugar syrup 20 ml Lemon peel A little
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh and quality western lemons (yellow lemons)
- Choose lemons that are medium-sized, with thin skin and plump. When touching the lemon, it should feel smooth, not bumpy.
- Juicy lemons will feel heavy in the hand, and if you gently press the skin, essential oil should be released with a pleasant aroma. If the lemon has a musty smell, it may have been sprayed with chemicals.
- Avoid choosing lemons that are dull yellow, have bumpy skin or black spots.
What is Cointreau liquor?
- Cointreau is a colorless liqueur with an orange flavor and is produced in Saint-Barthélemy-d’Anjou – France. Cointreau is often used in many popular cocktails.
- You can find this liqueur at cocktail ingredient stores or reputable e-commerce sites. However, when purchasing, be sure to check the packaging, bottle, and expiration date.
Tools needed
Coupe Glass, spoon, cocktail shaker, jigger, …
How to make Cosmopolitan Cocktail (Cosmo cocktail)
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Mixing the Cosmopolitan cocktail
Add 60ml of Vodka, 20ml of Cointreau, 40ml of cranberry juice, 20ml of simple syrup, and 10ml of fresh lemon juice into the shaker.
Tip- You can make simple syrup by cooking 100gr of sugar with 70ml of water for the right sweetness.
- After the syrup cools, pour it into a glass jar and store it in the refrigerator for use in cocktails or sodas later.
Then, cover the shaker and shake well for about 15 seconds until the mixture is combined.
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Decoration
Pour the mixed cocktail into a Coupe glass, then squeeze the yellow lemon peel to let the essential oils cover the surface of the drink and rub it on the rim of the glass.
Next, twist the lemon peel and place it on the rim of the glass to complete.
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Final Product
With just 2 simple steps, you have an attractive Cosmopolitan cocktail to enjoy. The drink has a light aroma of lemon essential oil, with a spicy taste intermingled with a bit of sour sweetness from the fruit juice.
What is a Cosmopolitan Cocktail?
The Cosmopolitan Cocktail is also known as the Cosmo Cocktail. This is a type of drink made from a mixture of vodka, triple sec (orange peel flavored liqueur), cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice or sugar to enhance the flavor.
With just a few simple steps, you can successfully make this delicious and attractive Cosmopolitan cocktail (Cosmo cocktail). Let’s get into the kitchen and show off your skills to your friends or family this weekend!
*Source of the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Hướng Nghiệp Á Âu
