Limey Cosmo

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (5 ratings)

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Retro Coupe
Ingredients:
1 fl oz Absolut Lime Vodka
3/4 fl oz Cointreau triple sec liqueur
3/4 fl oz Cranberry juice (sweetened)
1/4 fl oz Lime cordial (sweetened lime juice)
1/4 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
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Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with lime wedge on rim.

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

As the name suggests, a more lime-forward flavoured Cosmopolitan while remaining balanced rather than overly sour.

History:

Created in the early 2000s by yours truly.
See: Cosmopolitan cocktail history

Nutrition:

One serving of Limey Cosmo contains 136 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.1 standard drinks
  • 17.16% alc./vol. (34.32° proof)
  • 15.4 grams of pure alcohol
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