The Captain's Cosmopolitan

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Prep
5 min
Cook
No time
Total
5 min
Servings
1

For the Cocktail

Shaking the ingredients with ice until "well-chilled" will properly dilute and aerate the drink, giving it the right texture.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ ounces citrus vodka
  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • ½ ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 ounce cranberry juice
  • 1 wedge lime wedge (garnish)
  • 1 as needed ice for shaking

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the citrus vodka, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice.
  2. Secure the lid on the shaker and give it a hearty shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well-chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
  3. Strain the liquid into a chilled cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim or floating in the drink.

Prep: 5 min • Cook: No time • Wait: No time

Notes

A sophisticated libation, fit for a captain’s table. This drink is a vibrant ruby red, rich as Spanish gold, and quick as a ship’s bell to prepare. To keep it even cooler on a hot day, chill your serving glass in the provisions locker for a few minutes before mixing.