Light Cosmopolitan
Vodka · cointreau · lime juice · ≈ 96 kcal per drink
Light Cosmopolitan is a cocktail served in a cocktail glass. It's built on vodka, cointreau and lime juice. This lighter take comes in at about 96 calories, down from about 138 in the original Cosmopolitan.
Ingredients (per drink)
- 1 oz Vodka
- 1/4 oz Cointreau
- 1/4 oz Lime juice
- 1/2 oz Cranberry juice
Instructions
- Shake everything hard with ice.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and add an orange twist.
How it's lightened
- Vodka 1¼ oz → 1 oz
- Cointreau stays at ¼ oz
- Cranberry juice ¼ cup → ½ oz (just enough for colour)
How much to buy for a party
One Light Cosmopolitan per guest, plus 10% extra for spills and seconds. Adjust guests, servings and spillage in the calculator.
| Ingredient | 10 guests | 20 guests | 50 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry juice | 6 oz | 12 oz | 28 oz |
| Lime juice | 1 × 355mlor 3 fresh limes | 1 × 355mlor 6 fresh limes | 2 × 355mlor 14 fresh limes |
| Triple sec / orange liqueur | 1 × 750ml | 1 × 750ml | 1 × 750ml |
| Vodka | 1 × 750ml | 1 × 750ml | 3 × 750ml |
Making this for a crowd?
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