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Not so Cosmo

(alcohol-free*)
Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (18)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Cranberry juice (sweetened)
1 fl oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
12 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
12 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Not so Cosmo contains 45 calories

*Alcohol-free: This recipe contains a maximum of 0.5% alc/vol.

Alcohol content:

  • 0 standard drinks
  • 0% alc./vol. (0° proof)
  • 0 grams of pure alcohol

History

Discovered in 2003 at Claridge's Bar in London, England.

Review

This non-alcoholic cocktail may look like a Cosmo but sadly, it doesn't taste like one.
Cosmopolitan cocktail history

Comments & Discussion

Chris Dimal
Yeah, it is far too sour with equal parts. Should've read the comments. Also, I got an orange colour, no red/pink came from the cranberry. Could also do with some sweetness.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Agreed. I've now adopted Benjamin’s recipe (below). Thanks, Benjamin.
score: 0
Chris Dimal
Tried it with Benjamin's recipe and it is much better, though still not great. It just mushes into one another. Still a good low sugar driver's option. I think it is just that bit better with mandarin juice, which is what I used.
score: 1
Florian Ruf Premium Member
I followed Benjamins advice (thank you!) and could imagine that the original recipe is way too sour. Depending on your fruit and juice it might be necessary additionally to adjust the sweetness.
score: 1
Benjamin McCabe
Found the lemon and lime juice overpowering when they made up half the cocktail. Enjoyed the drink with the following adjusted measurements:

2 oz Cranberry Juice
1 oz Orange Juice
1/2 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz Lemon Juice
score: 2

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