Modern Classic

Cosmopolitan

Served in a coupe glass · ~123 cal

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Cosmopolitan

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Citrus vodka
  • 15 ml Triple sec
  • 30 ml Cranberry juice
  • 15 ml Lime juice
  • Garnish Lime wheel

Preparation

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
  3. Garnish with lime wheel. A wheel is a thin, round cross-section slice of the whole fruit.

Origin Story

The Cosmopolitan gained prominence in the 1990s, particularly in New York City, as a chic cocktail favored by the trendy crowd. Its exact origins are debated, but it is often associated with the rise of modern cocktail culture and popularized by shows like 'Sex and the City.'

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Seen in

  • Sex and the City 2008

    Carrie Bradshaw and friends drink Cosmos throughout, continuing the TV series tradition.

  • Sex and the City 2 2010

    The iconic foursome toast with Cosmopolitans in Abu Dhabi.

  • Beautiful Girls 1996

    The Cosmo features as the stylish drink of choice at the local bar.