To always know where you stand calorically you
can choose one or two ingredients that you know the measurements to get consistency.
We researched the caloric values of ingredients in a Cosmo Recipe and this is what we
learned:
Calories in Vodka
The vodka you choose and the amount you use is the first
consideration.
80 Proof Vodka has
96 calories, 0.0g of fat, and 0.0g of carbs per 1 ½ fl oz serving.
86 Proof Vodka has
105 calories, 0.0g of fat, and 0.0g of carbs per 1 ½ fl oz serving.
90 Proof Vodka (45% alc.) has
109 calories, 0.0g of fat, and 0.0g of carbs per 1 ½ fl oz serving.
100 Proof Vodka has
123
calories, 0.0g of fat, and 0.0g of carbs per 1 ½ fl oz serving.
Calories in the liqueurs used in a Cosmo Recipe
60 Proof Triple Sec has
36 calories, 0.0g of fat, and 3.2g of carbs per ½ fl oz serving.
Cointreau® brand liqueur (80 Proof, 40% alcohol)
47 calories, 0.0g of fat, and 3.7g of carbs per ½ fl oz serving
Grand Marnier’s brand liqueurs (80 Proof, 40% alcohol)
38 calories, 0.0g of fat, and 3.2g of carbs per ½ fl oz serving
The mixers used in a Cosmo Recipe
Cranberry Juice has
18 calories, 0.0g of fat, and 4.6g of carbs per 1 fl oz serving
Lime Juice has
8 calories, 0.0g of fat, and 2.8g of carbs per 1 fl oz serving
The garnishes used in a Cosmo Recipe
Lime slice has
3 calories, 0.0g of fat, per 1/8 slice
Lemon twist has
0 calories, 0.0g of fat, and 0g of carbs
Orange twist has approximates 3 calories flaming
the zest all you get is the oils
Depending on the choices for ingredients you make the calories in your Cosmo can be as few as 72
or over 300. And the size of the glass and portions truly matters!
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