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White Cosmo in a martini glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

White Cosmo recipe

ShakenMartini glassNo ice15% ABV

The White Cosmo is a shaken vodka cocktail, made with citrus vodka, triple sec, white cranberry juice and more, served in a martini glass. It is citrusy.

Strength: about 15% ABV in the glass, roughly 16 g of alcohol and about 150 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

White Cosmo ingredients

Citrus vodka40 ml (1¼ oz)
Triple sec15 ml (½ oz)
White cranberry juice30 ml (1 oz)
Lime juice15 ml (½ 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 White Cosmo

  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 an orange twist.
Glass
Martini glass
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Orange twist
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White Cosmo: quick answers

How strong is a White Cosmo?
About 15% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 16 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a White Cosmo?
About 150 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 White Cosmo served in?
A martini glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a White Cosmo have?
4 in total: citrus vodka, triple sec, white cranberry juice and lime juice.

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