Cosmo Royale
A Cosmopolitan topped with Champagne.
Shaken · Champagne flute · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 15% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Vodka
- 10 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 10 ml Fresh lime juice
- 15 ml Cranberry juice
- 60 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 10 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 10 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 15 ml cranberry juice into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Garnish
About the Cosmo Royale
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
Cosmo Royale FAQ
What's in a Cosmo Royale?
30 ml vodka, 10 ml triple sec / cointreau, 10 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml cranberry juice, 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Cosmo Royale?
About 15% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Cosmo Royale?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Cosmo Royale in?
A champagne flute, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No champagne flute? Use a small wine glass.
