Skinny Cosmopolitan Mocktail Recipe (2024)

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This skinny virgin cosmopolitan recipe not only look beautifuland light, but also so quick and easy to make. You only need a couple of ingredients and a few minutes to make this drink for your next party.

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I don’t know about you, but I have been fully embracing the holiday spirit this year, translated: I have been eating lots and LOTS of christmas cookies! So to balance it all out a little bit I thought making a lighter version of some of my favorite party drinks, like this virgin cosmo, would be a great idea.

I am notoriously not a dieter. I love heathy food, but hate when a food is made “light” and it basically means that it tastes terrible now. Don’t even get me started on light ranch. Blech. Anyway, drinks are one thing that I think lighten up really well and it was so fun to figure out how to make them, fun, festive and much lighter versions of the real thing.

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This recipe can take out a little, more, or even most of the calories in this drink depending on how you want to make it. I will go over the options below but regardless which you choose, the BEST part of this recipe has to be how simple it is! You can get all the wow factor of a fancy drink with just two main ingredients and whatever you want to use to garnish.

The non-alcoholic cosmopolitan is perfect to serve at a party, bridal shower, or girls night right alongside the traditional cocktails so that you have a fun drink option everyone can enjoy. Just make sure the options are clearly marked so there is no mix up!

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To make a Skinny Cosmo Mocktail, you need two main ingredients: cranberry juice and lime sparkling water.

The cranberry juice is where you will choose just how many calories you want to cut in the drink. There are usually 3 options for cranberry juice at the grocery store (I shopped at Walmart.) You will find a regular (full calorie version,) a light which has about 1/3 less calories, and a diet which the sugar is replaced with artificial sweetener and has about 5 calories a serving. You can pick any of these and you will still have a lighter, “skinny” drink because you will be mixing it with lime sparking water which has 0 calories so just by the nature of the recipe, you are reducing the calories by around 1/4-1/3. If you use light or diet cranberry juice you are going to reduce the calories by 1/2 – 2/3 or diet will get you down to only a couple of calories per drink. It is up to you which way you want to go! I think the diet has a little too much of an artificial taste for me, but if you are really cutting calories then this might be your choice.

I always choose Dasani sparkling water in lime. I did the Whole30 food challenge back in September, and tried a lot of different sparkling waters. I love the carbonation of soda and since it was banned on the challenge I tried sparkling water to get my fizzy fix and found that I definitely preferred some brands and flavors over others. Since they have no artificial sweeteners sometimes they seem a little bitter, but Dasani was one of the best. It was full of flavor and had the fizz that I love. Of course it has zero calories as I mentioned above so it is perfect to lighten up this drink while still adding flavor instead of diluting it.

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Once you combine the two, you can use fresh cranberries and lime to garnish. If you freeze the cranberries they are perfect to make the drink beautiful and keep it chilled! And since they float on the top of the juice, they look heavenly when you add them.

I hope you really enjoy this virgin cocktail and make sure to check out my other non-alcoholic cocktail recipes below!

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Virgin Cosmopolitan Recipe

Serves:8 oz

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Author:Kimber

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup light cranberry juice
  • 1/3 cup lime Dasani sparkling water
  • Optional - fresh cranberries and lime to garnish

Instructions

  • Mix cranberry juice and lime Dasani sparkling water in a pitcher.

  • Pour into a martini glass and serve chilled.

  • Garnish with frozen cranberries (to keep drink chilled) or fresh lime if desired.

  • Note: This recipes makes one 8 oz drink. Scale recipe up to the number of drinks you wish to serve.

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

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5 Comments

  1. Anne says

    Light Ranch should be illegal, but this sounds delicious! I love cranberry juice with sparkling water – it’s so refreshing!

    Reply

    • Kimber says

      You are totally right. Ick! The lime and cranberry combo is just so delish! Thanks for stopping by Anne!

      Reply

  2. nokuphila gumede says

    I really like this mocktail

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Skinny Cosmopolitan Mocktail Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you use Grand Marnier instead of Cointreau in a cosmopolitan? ›

You can use Triple Sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier in our cosmopolitan recipe.

What is in a Cosmo vs cosmopolitan? ›

A cosmopolitan, or, informally, a cosmo, is a cocktail made with vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed or sweetened lime juice. Shake all ingredients in cocktail shaker filled with ice.

What is the best vodka for a Cosmo? ›

What Is the Best Vodka for a Cosmo? While purists will insist on a lemon-accented citron vodka such as Absolut Citron (and I recommend as much), there are more than a few ways to approach the cosmopolitan. The citrus accents to the vodka are somewhat key, however, unless you want to add lemon juice on your own.

What can you substitute for triple sec in a cosmopolitan? ›

Easy triple sec substitutions to try
  • Grand Marnier. Grand Marnier is our top triple sec substitution. ...
  • Cointreau. Cointreau liqueur also makes a great substitute for triple sec. ...
  • Curaçao. ...
  • Combier Liqueur d'Orange. ...
  • Maraschino Liqueur. ...
  • Orange extract. ...
  • Grenadine. ...
  • St-Germain.
May 11, 2023

Which is better in a Cosmo Cointreau or Grand Marnier? ›

In our opinion, Cointreau is more versatile in cocktails.

With its light orange flavor and clean finish, it works well with lighter base spirits like light rums, gin, tequila, and vodka. Grand Marnier is much heavier, which can throw off a lighter style cocktail like a Corpse Reviver #2 or Cosmopolitan.

What type of person drinks a Cosmo? ›

Sipping a Cosmopolitan says to the world that you're a trendsetter, the life and soul of the party and a natural leader too. Old Fashioned drinkers were traditionally thought to be risk takers.

How to make a cheap Cosmo? ›

Combine vodka, lime juice, triple sec, and cranberry juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Cover, shake, and strain into a cosmopolitan or martini glass.

Is Cosmopolitan a ladies drink? ›

The Cosmopolitan has surely earned its place as the perfect staple for a girls' night out. It's become so famous that everyone knows the drink, and every bartender knows how to make it.

How to make a New York cosmo? ›

Preparation
  1. Set coupe glass or other cocktail glass in the freezer to chill for 10 minutes.
  2. In a shaker, combine the vodka, cranberry juice cocktail, orange liqueur and lime juice. Add ice and shake until very well chilled.
  3. Strain cocktail into chilled glass. Garnish with lime wedge or lemon twist, if desired.

What drinks are similar to a Cosmopolitan? ›

  • 1 THE CHAMPAGNE FLOAT. First, take that sticky summer staple the root-beer float, then remove both the root beer and the vanilla ice cream, and finally, substitute massive quantities of champagne and coconut sorbet. ...
  • 2 THE RUBY FOO. ...
  • 3 THE GINGER LIME DROP. ...
  • 4 THE VALENTINI.

What food pairs well with Cosmopolitan cocktail? ›

Appetisers: Enjoy your Cosmopolitan with a selection of elegant appetisers like smoked salmon canapés, bruschetta, or shrimp cocktail. Light Pasta Dishes: Pair the cocktail with light pasta dishes like linguine with clams or a lemon-infused pasta.

What are the ingredients in on the rocks cosmopolitan? ›

On the OTR Cosmopolitan Cocktail

It is a classic, timeless favorite for a reason; our Cosmopolitan cocktail recipe is made with imported EFFEN® vodka for exceptional smoothness. Often referred to as 'The Cosmo,' this pink cocktail blends vodka with tart flavors of cranberry, triple sec, lemon, and lime.

What is a substitute for Cointreau in a cosmopolitan? ›

You can substitute triple sec for Cointreau in drinks like cosmopolitans, margaritas, kamikazes, long island iced tea, and sidecars. In baked goods, triple sec can be used in place of Cointreau. Triple sec is also an excellent substitution for any dessert that calls for Cointreau.

What can I use instead of Cointreau for Cosmo? ›

Our Top 9 Best Cointreau Alternatives
  1. Grand Marnier. Grand Marnier is our top substitute for Cointreau. ...
  2. Triple Sec. Triple sec is a clear, orange-flavored liqueur commonly used as a substitution for Cointreau in cocktails and baking. ...
  3. Curaçao. ...
  4. Aperol. ...
  5. Campari. ...
  6. Combier Liqueur d'Orange. ...
  7. Luxardo Triplum. ...
  8. Bols Dry Orange.
Mar 8, 2023

Does Grand Marnier taste like Cointreau? ›

The main differenceis the base spirit used to create them. Grand Marnier is made with a blend of Cognac and orange distillate. It has a sweet and slightly bitter taste with hints of oak and spice. Cointreau is drier and less sweet, with a more straightforward orange taste.

Is Grand Marnier similar to Cointreau? ›

Cointreau is a type of triple sec, whereas Grand Marnier is triple sec combined with cognac. Both are classified as orange liqueurs in the United States. Both have 40% alcohol by volume. Cointreau is unaged, while Grand Marnier contains barrel-aged cognac.

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