Cosmopolitan
Vodka, orange liqueur, lime and a splash of cranberry. Pink, tart and properly cold.
Shaken · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 18% ABV
Ingredients
- 40 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 30 ml Cranberry juice
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 40 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 30 ml cranberry juice into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Go easy on the cranberry. It should colour the drink, not sweeten it.
About the Cosmopolitan
Its exact origin is disputed. Cheryl Cook in Miami and Toby Cecchini in New York are both credited with versions in the 1980s. Dale DeGroff made it famous at the Rainbow Room, and the TV show Sex and the City turned it into a global icon in the late 1990s.
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Cosmopolitan FAQ
What's in a Cosmopolitan?
40 ml vodka, 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 30 ml cranberry juice, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Cosmopolitan?
About 18% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Cosmopolitan?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Cosmopolitan in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
