With its mix of cranberry, fresh lime, orange liqueur, and Limoncello, this
Limoncello Cosmopolitan is smooth, refreshing, and tastes simply
amazing. Lemony Limoncello puts a very refreshing and tasty twist on the timeless Cosmo
classic, for sure! Its pretty pink hue makes it the perfect sipper for
girls' night, bridal showers, Mother's Day, or any day.
A Cosmopolitan cocktail, or simply a "Cosmo" for short, is a classic cocktail
favorite made with vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and fresh lime
juice. But what happens when you replace that traditional vodka with
Limoncello? -- You get pure lemony Cosmo deliciousness, that's what!
I must say, this Limoncello Cosmo may be my favorite Limoncello cocktail.
Because Limoncello just puts a very refreshing and tasty twist on the timeless
Cosmo classic.
I'm truly a huge fan of Limoncello. If you haven't given it a try, I highly
recommend you do. For the lemon lover, Limoncello's powerful lemon flavor is
divine just straight-up or over ice, which is how I tend to most often enjoy
it.
Lemony Limoncello puts a very refreshing and tasty twist on the timeless Cosmo classic.
But Limoncello brings a uniquely wonderful taste to mixed cocktails, as well,
-- some of our favorites being a Limoncello Sunrise and super refreshing Sparkling Limoncello Coolers. (And oh, the power of its lemon deliciousness doesn't stop at cocktails. --
It makes one mean
Limoncello ice cream, too.)
And it's no different with this Limoncello Cosmo. -- Limoncello adds
wonderful flavor. With its mix of cranberry, fresh lime juice, Triple Sec
(or Cointreau), and lemony Limoncello, this lemon Cosmo is simultaneously
sweet and tart, and both refreshing and sophisticated at the same time. It's
smooth with no abrasive alcohol bite and, simply put, just tastes amazing.
A tasty Limoncello Cosmo is the perfect sipper for girls' night, bridal
showers, Mother's Day, or any day.
What's to Love About This Recipe?
- Tastes amazing - With its mix of cranberry, fresh lime, Triple Sec (or Cointreau), and lemony Limoncello, this Limoncello Cosmopolitan is smooth, refreshing, and, simply put, just tastes amazing.
- Refreshing twist on a classic - Limoncello puts a refreshing and tasty twist on the timeless classic Cosmo.
- Quick & easy - It takes no time at all -- and barely any effort -- to whip up a Limoncello Cosmo (or four!). Simply measure, shake, and pour to enjoy.
- Pretty color - With its pretty pink hue, there's no denying a Limoncello Cosmo is one beautiful cocktail. I think we can deem this one "pretty in pink," don't you?
Limoncello Cosmopolitan Ingredients:
It takes just four ingredients to make a Limoncello Cosmo cocktail. To
whip one up, you'll need:
- Limoncello - An Italian lemon liqueur that serves as the base of this lemony Cosmo.
- Triple Sec - Orange-flavored liqueur that's a traditional ingredient in Cosmopolitans. Cointreau may be substituted in its place.
- Cranberry Juice - Another traditional Cosmo ingredient, cranberry juice helps create the cocktail's signature flavor and creates its pretty pink hue. Use your favorite bottled cranberry juice. We prefer Ocean Spray brand cranberry juice cocktail.
- Fresh lime juice - Brings amazing fresh flavor and livens up the cocktail. While bottled lime juice can work, we strongly prefer and recommend fresh.
How to Make a Limoncello Cosmopolitan:
Making a Limoncello Cosmo truly couldn't be easier, taking all of
about 3 minutes and hardly any effort to prepare.
To get one started, simply fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Then add in
all the cocktail's ingredients -- Limoncello, Triple Sec, cranberry
juice, and fresh lime juice. Shake everything together for about 15 to
20 seconds to get the ingredients well-chilled.
Then pour the mixture into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon or lime
wedge, and enjoy! That's truly all there is to making this super tasty
drink.
So for a tasty twist on your next Cosmo, grab a bottle of Limoncello and
whip up a Limoncello Cosmo instead. With their flavorful mix of
Limoncello, orange liqueur, cranberry, and lime, Limoncello
Cosmopolitans are simultaneously sweet, tart, refreshing, and
sophisticated all at the same time.
Not to mention, they're just plain pretty, too.
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Yield: 1 cocktail
Limoncello Cosmopolitan
With its mix of cranberry, fresh lime, orange liqueur, and Limoncello,
this Limoncello Cosmopolitan is smooth, refreshing, and
tastes simply amazing. Lemony Limoncello puts a very refreshing
and tasty twist on the timeless Cosmo classic, for sure! Its pretty
pink hue makes it the perfect sipper for girls' night, bridal showers,
Mother's Day, or any day.
Prep time: 3 MinTotal time: 3 Min
Ingredients
For each cocktail:
- 1 1/2 oz. Limoncello
- 1 oz. cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz. Triple Sec or Cointreau
- 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for about 15 to 20 seconds to combine and chill.
- Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lemon or lime wedge.
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