Rasmopolitan recipe
Raspberry vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass, garnished with a slice of lime and two raspberries.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 5 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Rasmopolitan?
Vodka
We compared 12 different brands of Vodka and determined that Smirnoff was the overall best option. Given the current climate with Russia, that may seem like a questionable choice, but Smirnoff isn’t made in Russia, it’s made all over the world.
It actually has a history of Russian persecution and the creators were forced to flee Russia.
Triple Sec
Triple Sec is a style of Orange Liqueur and you can read more about it in our detailed article.
For Triple Sec, we recommend:
Cranberry Juice
As you’d expect, Cranberry Juice is made out of Cranberries – but it also contains sugar and other fruit juices.
The Cranberry is a fruit native to North America and is recognised for its bright red colour, tart taste, and its sheer versatility.
Cranberries can be used to make a whole host of things:
- Cranberry Juice
- Cranberry Sauce
- Frozen Cranberries
- Various dietary supplements that contain Cranberry extract.
For Cranberry Juice, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Rasmopolitan?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
We recommend:
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Recipe card
Rasmopolitan
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, raspberry vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lime, and two raspberries.
No cocktail shaker? Do this instead
- Add ice, raspberry vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice to a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lime, and two raspberries.
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Rasmopolitan FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Rasmopolitan?
To make a Rasmopolitan, you need 40ml / 1.4oz raspberry vodka, 20ml / 0.7oz triple sec, 20ml / 0.7oz lime juice and 20ml / 0.7oz cranberry juice, plus a slice of lime and two raspberries to garnish. There’s more about vodka, triple sec and cranberry juice above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Rasmopolitan?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Rasmopolitan?
A Rasmopolitan contains 40ml / 1.4oz raspberry vodka and 20ml / 0.7oz triple sec.
Is a Rasmopolitan shaken or stirred?
A Rasmopolitan is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Rasmopolitan without a cocktail shaker?
No. Without a cocktail shaker, you can make a Rasmopolitan like this: Add ice, raspberry vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice to a cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of lime, and two raspberries.
What glass is a Rasmopolitan served in?
Serve a Rasmopolitan in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish a Rasmopolitan?
Garnish a Rasmopolitan with a slice of lime and two raspberries.
How do I make a Rasmopolitan for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 160ml raspberry vodka, 80ml triple sec, 80ml lime juice and 80ml cranberry juice. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
