The Cosmo Screw
This is the ultimate cocktail mashup! This commingling of the Cosmopolitan and Screwdriver delivers the perfect balance of orange, cranberry, and lime. And vodka of course!
I’m in love with this marriage of cocktails! Imagine the perfect marriage of the screwdriver, cosmo, cape cod, and madras. Everyone’s favorite drinks, rolled into one incredible cocktail. And these measurements are spot on, so the drink is sweet, tart, and perfectly balanced.
And since we’re not making an actual cosmo, no expensive cordials are needed! Skip the Cointreau (which adds a bitter orange flavor) and use a twist of fresh orange peel instead!
We’re adding fresh lime too! There’s almost always a hint of lime in vodka drinks with juice, and the cosmo often contains Rose’s lime juice. In this cocktail recipe, we use fresh lime so the flavor is fresh and vibrant!
Check out my big batch recipe too! Having a party? Or heading to a get-together? Check out my Big Batch Cosmo Screw recipe for a crowd!
This recipe can also be turned in a seltzer. If you’re more a seltzer person, pour half of the cocktail recipe over ice and then fill the rest of the glass with seltzer!
The Cosmo Screw
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 3 ounces orange juice
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- Fresh orange peel
- Fresh lime wedge
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice. Pour over the vodka, orange juice, and cranberry juice and mix well. Twist the orange peel over top, nestle the peel in the cocktail and garnish with a lime wedge.
- You can also make the drink in a cocktail shaker and strain into a martini glass.