How to Mix a Cosmopolitan with Martha Stewart's REAL SIMPLE

Learn how to mix a Cosmopolitan with the folks from Martha Stewart's REAL SIMPLE. AKA as a Cosmo (per Sex and the City), this drink is simple and fun.

Every good hostess should master one great cocktail recipe, and tasty cosmopolitans are always impressive crowd-pleasers. Follow this quick technique and your guests will be raising a glass to you in no time. Cheers!

What You Need

Cocktail shaker with lid, strainer, ice cubes, Martini glass, vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, half a lime, lime slice for garnish

Follow These Six Easy Steps

How To: Make A Cosmopolitan Step 1

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full with ice

To make one drink, fill your cocktail shaker about halfway with ice cubes.

How To: Make A Cosmopolitan Step 2

Add two ounces of vodka

Pour two ounces, which is approximately two shot glasses or a little less than 1/4 cup, of your favorite vodka.

How To: Make A Cosmopolitan Step 3

Add one ounce of cranberry juice

Pour one ounce of cranberry juice (or two tablespoons) into shaker.

Tip: Add grapefruit juice instead of cranberry juice for a signature twist.

How To: Make A Cosmopolitan Step 4

Add half an ounce of orange-flavored liquer

Pour half an ounce (or one tablespoon) of triple sec or any other orange-flavored liqueur to give it a citrus kick.

How To: Make A Cosmopolitan Step 5

Add half an ounce of fresh lime juice

Juice half a lime (for about half and ounce of juice) right into the cocktail shaker.

How To: Make A Cosmopolitan Step 6

Cover and shake

Cover and shake well. This mixes the ingredients, chills the drink, and slightly dilutes alcohol with ice. Strain, serve in a Martini glass, and garnish with a lime slice.