How to Make a Cosmopolitan Cocktail

The Cosmopolitan is a popular, colorful vodka cocktail typically enjoyed in a martini glass. The Cosmo is visually appealing as well as delicious, and that should be kept in mind when planning to serve this drink. If you have artistic or unique martini glasses, such as those with twisted stems etc. They are a perfect choice. Now the Recipe!

What you need:

Martini glass
Mixing pitcher
Vodka of your choice
Triple Sec
Lemon/Lime or both
Cranberry juice
Fruit for garnish (optional)

Combine: 3 parts vodka, 2 parts Triple Sec, 3 parts cranberry juice in a pitcher, stir and squeeze in the juice of your lemon, lime or both. You may want more than the juice of one lime or lemon, but start with one the first time you try this recipe. If you use both, squeeze only half of each. Chill and serve in your Martini glasses, garnish with lemon and lime peel, or wedge, and or fruit of your choice (I like Strawberry).

The best advice that can be given when making any cocktail is to try the original recipe and then play with the ratios until you have the cocktail that appeals to YOUR taste. Not everyone likes the same things after all.