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Pineapple Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Pineapple Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe
A tropical twist on the classic Cosmo—vodka, pineapple, cranberry, orange liqueur, and fresh lime shaken icy cold and served up.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Hawthorne strainer
  • Jigger
  • Citrus juicer
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Martini or coupe glass
  • Bar spoon

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Vodka plain or citrus
  • 1 oz Pineapple juice unsweetened preferred
  • 0.5 oz Triple sec or other orange liqueur
  • 0.5 oz Cranberry juice
  • 0.25 oz Lime juice fresh
  • Ice cubes for shaking
  • Pineapple wedge or lime wheel for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  • Add vodka, pineapple juice, triple sec, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice.
  • Shake for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels icy cold.
  • Fine strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
  • Garnish with a pineapple wedge or lime wheel and serve immediately.

Notes

Use unsweetened pineapple juice for cleaner balance; add a touch of simple syrup if you prefer sweeter. Chill the glass before pouring. Optional: rim the glass with fine sugar to play up the sweet-tart profile.