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Grand Cosmopolitan

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (125)
Grand Cosmopolitan image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Ketel One Vodka
1 fl oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
1 fl oz Cranberry juice (sweetened)
1⁄2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura (optional)

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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 flamed orange zest twist over cocktail, then use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Grand Cosmopolitan contains 158 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 16.82% alc./vol. (33.64° proof)
  • 19 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Cosmopolitan history and recipe variations.

Review

The rich flavours of the orange liqueur shine through in what is indeed a "grand" Cosmopolitan.

Cocktail of the day:

29th March 2026 is World Piano Day

Variations/similar cocktails

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Comments & Discussion

Jeffrey Vilella
The color is fake news but it tastes great!
score: 1
Rob de Santos Premium Member
I cut the lime juice in half and added a couple of dashes of Fees cranberry bitters for a much better drink.
score: 2
Debbie Lahaise
love it - more orangery and slightly more dry in taste
score: 2
Josh Harpoon
A little bit orangery, just what you said, but I like it too.
score: 1
Ross McGill
It’s nice, but it’s not amazing!
score: 1
James Miller
DELICIOUS ! Used Kettle One Orange and it worked out nicely.
score: 0
Angela Knox
Loved this! Used Absolut Vanilla which worked well
score: 1
Stuart Davies
I used 12ml of fresh lime juice and 3ml of freshly squeezed orange juice.
I also used unsweetened cranberry juice and added 5ml of sugar syrup. I didn’t have Grand Marnier so used Cointreau and then added 12.5ml of cognac. Wondering whether I ended up with a whole new cocktail but it got great reviews ?
score: 0
John Hinojos Premium Member
This was a great cocktail. Not as sweet as many of the other Cosmopolitan coctails. Very good before dinner or in the afternoon. Refreshing.
score: 2
Kelley Reece
Very good! I made some cranberry syrup for this drink and used about .5 oz and 1 oz cranberry juice. Boosted the cranberry a little and made it less tart. Using the cranberry syrup boosted the red hue of the drink and made for an impressive presentation with a spiral curl orange peel on the rim. *chefs kiss* good recipe!
score: 1

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