Did you all see Ina Garten’s Instagram video where she mixed up a “small” simple cranberry cosmo at 9am during the first couple of weeks of the quarantine? If you haven’t seen this video, you must. I was laughing so hard and it definitely spoke to me. (Click here for a link to see it.)
Even if we aren’t in the middle of a global pandemic, it’s always a great time of year to mix up a refreshing cocktail like this super simple cranberry cosmopolitan cocktail. You probably have all the ingredients you need! Jump to Recipe
![Make this! Super simple and refreshing. Cranberry Cosmo Cocktail.](https://campbrighton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cosmopolitan-5-scaled.jpg)
If you like vodka, this is the drink for you. There are many different ways to make a simple cranberry cosmo. You can make it sweet or tart depending on your preference. It looks sweet, but it’s really not a sweet drink!
A Few Key Ingredients
I like to use freshly squeezed orange juice, cranberry juice cocktail, vodka, and some triple sec or Cointreau. You can make this cocktail a little less potent by adding some more cranberry juice to it.
![crisp, refreshing cosmo cocktail](https://campbrighton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cosmopolitan-3-scaled.jpg)
Use A Cocktail Shaker
You will want to use a cocktail shaker to make this cocktail chilled so you can get that nice, crisp taste. The cranberry juice cocktail gives this drink a little bit of a tart kick, while the freshly squeezed orange juice adds a little sweetness.
![cranberry cosmo](https://campbrighton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cosmopolitan-1-scaled.jpg)
Make 2 Drinks, Save One For Later
Even if my husband is home, he is not a big vodka fan. This recipe makes enough for 2 cocktails and I usually only have one. Store the extra cocktail in a glass jar in the refrigerator and have the second one on another night. Just shake it again with some ice and enjoy!
![Simple cranberry cosmo](https://campbrighton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cosmopolitan-7-square-scaled.jpg)
Other favorite cocktails …
Strawberry and Meyer Lemon Sangria
Simple Cranberry Cosmo Recipe
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Cranberry Cosmo
Ingredients
- 3 oz vodka
- 1 1/2 oz Triple Sec
- 3 oz cranberry juice cocktail
- 1 1/2 oz orange juice
Instructions
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Shake in cocktail shaker with a lot of ice.
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Pour into two glasses or save one for later.
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Garnish with an orange peel.
![cranberry cosmo](https://campbrighton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Cosmopolitan-1-scaled.jpg)
![cranberry cosmo drink](https://campbrighton.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Cranberry-Cosmo.png)