
Cosmopolitan Martini
Vodka and Cointreau shaken with fresh lime and just a splash of cranberry. A drier, lime-forward take on the famous pink martini.
19.5% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
150 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lime(optional)Juice of 1/2
- Cranberry Juice1 splash
- Vodka1 oz
- Cointreau½ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Cosmopolitan Martini close to the original.
Instead of Cranberry Juice
- Pomegranate Juice— similar tartness
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Cointreau
- Grand Marnier— richer, cognac-based
- Triple Sec— lighter, a bit sweeter
Instructions
Pour all ingredients in mixing glass half filled with ice.
Shake and strain into chilled Martini glass.
Pairs well with
The Cosmo's cranberry-citrus chic pairs with upscale, salty small plates:
- Goat cheese crostini
- Smoked salmon rounds
- Truffle popcorn
- Spiced candied pecans




