This is a light and sparkling take on one of our favorite cocktails, the cosmopolitan. Tips for making this champagne cocktail for a crowd are below. If you prefer slightly sweeter cocktails, consider adding a dash of simple syrup to the cocktail. One 750ml bottle of champagne will serve 10 to 12 people.
1 ½ ounces vodka or citrus vodka
1/2 ounce triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier
1/2 ounce cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
Dash simple syrup or agave, as needed
2 ounces chilled dry champagne or sparkling wine
Combine vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until very cold. Taste and add a dash of simple syrup if the mixture seems to tart.
Pour into a chilled martini glass, then top it with champagne or sparkling wine.