Cosmopolitan Mocktail Recipe
A refreshing alcohol-free twist on the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail, using sparkling water or grape juice and orange juice as flavorful substitutes to replicate the traditional vodka and Cointreau, mixed with sweet cranberry juice and fresh lime juice for a vibrant, tangy beverage perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 60 ml (2 oz) sparkling water or white grape juice (to replace vodka)
- 30 ml (1 oz) orange juice or orange extract + water (to replace Cointreau)
- 90 ml (3 oz) sweet cranberry juice
- 2 tsp fresh lime juice
Other
- Ice
- Orange peel (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker or jar with ice to thoroughly chill the ingredients and help mix the drink efficiently.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in the sparkling water or white grape juice, orange juice (or orange extract mixed with water), sweet cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice over the ice in the shaker.
- Mix: Shake or stir the mixture vigorously for about 10 seconds to combine the flavors well and chill the cocktail evenly.
- Strain: Strain the mixed cocktail into a chilled martini glass to maintain its cool temperature and present it elegantly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a twist of orange peel to add a fragrant citrus aroma and enhance the cocktail’s visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute sparkling water with white grape juice for a sweeter, non-carbonated option.
- Using fresh lime juice is preferred for optimal flavor, but bottled lime juice can be used if necessary.
- Orange extract mixed with water can replace orange juice to mimic the Cointreau flavor without alcohol.
- Ensure the martini glass is chilled beforehand for the best drinking experience.
- Adjust sweetness by choosing cranberry juice varieties according to preference.
Keywords: Cosmopolitan, Alcohol-free cocktail, Mocktail, Cranberry cocktail, Lime juice, Orange juice substitute, Sparkling water cocktail
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