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Cranberry Cosmo
A Thanksgiving-leaning Cosmopolitan with a stronger cranberry emphasis.
Base spirit
Vodka
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake
The Cranberry Cosmo keeps the Cosmopolitan’s vodka, orange liqueur, and citrus frame while leaning harder into cranberry for holiday color and tartness. Shaken and served up, it fits Thanksgiving and Christmas entertaining without reinventing the template.
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Ingredients
Servings
- • 1.5 oz citrus vodka
- • 1 oz cranberry juice
- • 0.75 oz Cointreau
- • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
Did you know?
“Cranberry-forward Cosmo variations are common Thanksgiving menu specials because cranberry already signals the holiday table.”
Source:American holiday cocktail menu practice
Bartender's Note
Use real cranberry juice cocktail or a mix of juice and simple syrup; avoid overly sweet bottled mixes.
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How to make the Cranberry Cosmo
- 1Shake all ingredients with ice
- 2 into a chilled coupe
- 3Serve ungarnished
