Ingredients
Essential Ingredients: To make the perfect Peach Cosmopolitan, you will need:
- Vodka: 1 1/2 oz
- Peach Schnapps: 1/2 oz
- Cranberry Juice: 1 oz
- Lime Juice: 1/2 oz (freshly squeezed)
- Simple Syrup: 1/2 oz (optional, to taste)
- Peach Slice or Lime Twist: For garnish
- Ice: For shaking
Optional Ingredients for Variations:
- Peach Puree: For a more intense peach flavor
- Triple Sec or Cointreau: As an alternative to peach schnapps
Instructions
Preparation: Start by preparing your ingredients. Chill your martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes to ensure your drink stays cold longer.
Mixing:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add:
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz peach schnapps
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well-chilled and mixed.
Serving: 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
Garnishing: 5. Garnish with a peach slice or a lime twist.
Enjoying: 6. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of your Peach Cosmopolitan.