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Rude Cosmopolitan in a martini glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Rude Cosmopolitan recipe

Also known as Tequila Cosmo, Tequila Cosmopolitan

ShakenMartini glassNo ice18% ABV

The Rude Cosmopolitan is a shaken agave cocktail, made with tequila reposado, triple sec, lime juice and more, served in a martini glass. It is citrusy.

Strength: about 18% ABV in the glass, roughly 19 g of alcohol and about 170 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

The Cosmopolitan made with tequila in place of vodka.

Rude Cosmopolitan ingredients

Tequila reposado45 ml (1½ oz)
Triple sec15 ml (½ oz)
Lime juice15 ml (½ oz)
Cranberry juice30 ml (1 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Rude Cosmopolitan

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Garnish with a flamed orange peel.
Glass
Martini glass
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Flamed orange peel
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Rude Cosmopolitan: quick answers

How strong is a Rude Cosmopolitan?
About 18% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 19 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Rude Cosmopolitan?
About 170 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Rude Cosmopolitan served in?
A martini glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Rude Cosmopolitan have?
4 in total: tequila reposado, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice.

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