Cosmopolitan

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Cosmopolitan Cocktail

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The classic Cosmopolitan, became one of the favorite cocktails ever due mostly to it's role in the HBO show, Sex and the City. Most bartenders know how to make this light, fruity Martini, making it a great choice for a casual night out. There are hundreds of variations on the Cosmo, some use more or less cranberry juice, some triple sec instead of Cointreau, and some include a citrus vodka. It's all a matter of personal preference, this is the way I like it.

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz vodka
1 oz Cointreau
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/4 oz cranberry juice
orange peel for garnish

Preparation:

Shake all the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with an orange peel.

Optionally, use citron vodka in place of unflavored vodka for a fruitier taste.

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User Reviews

4 out of 5

Cosmopolitans are Versatile, Member jlstuit

I just wanted to make it clear that what the author says is true, there are many different variations to the Cosmopolitan. In fact, she clearly states that this recipe is the way she prefers the drink. Some like the drink with more juice, others with more vodka or liqueur. You can't say that any recipe is wrong. Look at the Bartenders Black Book which is used in many professional bars; the levels of Vodka and orange liqueur are very high compared to the levels of lime and cranberry juice. Although I prefer the more diluted versions, this recipe is still very good. And the fact that it was contrived from many years of trial and error and personal preference makes it even better than one you would find in a book. Any good bartender or wannabe bartender should make sure to do extensive research from various sources before making sound conclusions.

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