Cocktail Recipes

Cosmopolitan

Modern | Cocktail | from Anders Erickson

The Cosmopolitan is a simple cocktail with a big history. The “Cosmo” is known for its vibrant pink color and tart, sweet flavor. It gained widespread popularity in the 1990s, particularly after its association with the TV show “Sex and the City.”

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 1⁄2 oz / 113 ml	Vodka	Valentine
3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 1⁄8 oz / 28 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 1⁄4 oz / 56 ml	Triple Sec	Luxardo Triplum
1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml	Cranberry Juice
1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml	Fresh Lime Juice

Notes

• Method: Shaken
• Pour: Double Strain
• Glassware: Coupe
• Garnish: Lime wheel
• Special Prep: Expressed orange oil