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Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Cultural Context

The Cosmopolitan cocktail, often simply called the 'Cosmo', emerged in the 1980s and gained iconic status in the 1990s, particularly through its popularity on the TV show 'Sex and the City'. This vibrant drink combines vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice, creating a refreshing and slightly tart flavor profile. Today, the Cosmopolitan is celebrated in bars worldwide and is a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts for its stylish appearance and balanced taste.

AmericanUSdrink
5 min
easy
1 servings
Servings4
45 milliliters vodka
15 milliliters triple sec
7.5 milliliters lime juice
30 milliliters cranberry juice
6 to 8 cubes of ice
orange peel

triple sec

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: orange juice

Agave syrup offers sweetness without added sugar, while orange juice is more affordable.

1

Cut the skin of the orange to create a spiral garnish.

2

Take a chilled cocktail glass.

3

Pour 45 milliliters (1.5 ounces) of vodka into the shaker.

4

Add 15 milliliters (0.5 ounces) of triple sec to the shaker.

5

Add 7.5 milliliters (0.25 ounces) of lime juice to the shaker.

6

Add 30 milliliters (1 ounce) of cranberry juice to the shaker.

7

Add 6 to 8 cubes of ice to the shaker.

8

Shake the ingredients 10 to 12 times to mix and chill them.

9

Strain the mixture into the chilled cocktail glass using a cocktail strainer.

10

Garnish the cocktail with the orange spiral.

Cooking Techniques

shakingstraining

Equipment Needed

cocktail shakercocktail strainercocktail glass

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Cosmo

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