This is the kind of cocktail that belongs under low lights and quiet confidence. Sleek, blushing pale and effortlessly elegant, the White Cranberry Cosmo feels like a late-evening conversation that lingers longer than planned. It opens crisp and tart, softens into delicate citrus, and finishes clean with a subtle botanical warmth. Lighter and more refined than its ruby-red cousin, this drink trades boldness for polish-perfect for date nights, rooftop bars and moments that call for something modern yet timeless. It’s deceptively smooth, visually striking and just strong enough to remind you it means business.
White Cranberry Cosmo
The White Cranberry Cosmo is a refined, citrus-forward cocktail with gentle tartness and a clean vodka backbone. Bright, smooth and well-balanced, it’s an elegant drink with a medium-strength profile.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
- Combine vodka, white cranberry juice, Cointreau, lime juice and orange bitters in a shaker tin.
- Fill the shaker with solid ice cubes.
- Shake hard for 12–15 seconds until the tin frosts over and the liquid turns silky.
- Double strain into the chilled coupe to remove fine ice shards.
- Express a thin lime peel over the surface, rim the glass lightly and discard or rest it neatly on the edge.
Notes
- White cranberry juice is more delicate than standard cranberry-shake aggressively to fully integrate citrus without overpowering its subtle flavor.
- Glassware: Chilled Coupe
