Cosmopolitan Spritz Cocktail

The ever-popular Cosmopolitan cocktail has had a summer makeover.  This Cosmo Spritz still uses the classic cosmopolitan recipe, but I've made it lighter with added Prosecco and Soda water for maximum fizz and freshness.  Add this sparkling Cosmo to your summer cocktail list -it's light and refreshing, without the heavier cocktail base, and it's simply delicious!  

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• It's super light and refreshing
• Because it's a spritz, there's plenty of celebratory sparkle
• Perfect for summer sipping
• You can make a large batch of the base ahead of time, then just add the bubbles.
• It will sparkle at your next cocktail-worthy occasion

Ingredients

• ice cubes
• cranberry juice
• fresh lime juice
• vodka
• orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
• Prosecco
• chilled club soda (soda water) or sparkling water
• garnishes:  a slice of lime or an orange slice, or try cranberries or red currants with a sprig of rosemary for a Christmas cocktail

Substitutions and Additions

• Low version: swap your bottle of prosecco for a non-alcoholic prosecco
• Soda water:  swap for mineral water or sparkling water
• Prosecco:  you can also use your favourite Champagne

Step by Step Instructions

• Add a large scoop of ice cubes to a cocktail shaker
• Add the cranberry juice, lime juice, vodka and orange liqueur, pop on the lid and give it a good shake

• Strain the liquid into a cocktail glass, martini glass or wine glass.  Make it an ice-filled glass on an extra hot day!
• Top with Prosecco and soda water

Tips and Tricks

• Make a large batch of Cosmopolitan Spritz by preparing the base in advance.  Just add the Prosecco and soda water when you're ready to serve
• A slice of lime or orange is lovely for summer, but go all out for Christmas and pop some red berries in there as well!

Serving Suggestions

• It's a perfect aperitivo on a lazy summer afternoon
• A great party cocktail that can be made in larger quantities, simply add the bubbles just before serving

More Great Cocktails for Summer Sipping

• Gin Gin Mule
• Hugo Spritz
• Limoncello Spritz (coming soon)

I hope you enjoy this Cosmopolitan Spritz as much as I do.  It's fun and festive, light and bubbly -the perfect drink for summer!

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