- 40 ml1.25 ozcitron vodka
- 15 ml0.5 oztriple sec
- 15 ml0.5 ozcranberry juice
- 15 ml0.5 ozlime juice
Garnish: lime twist
- Method
- Shaken
- Strength
- ~20% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Twist a lime peel over the top.
The story
This one spent the 1990s and early 2000s as the drink of the decade, helped along by a famous TV show that put a glass of it in nearly every episode. It fell out of fashion for a while just for being too associated with one era, which feels a little unfair given how well built it actually is.
Flavour
Quick answers
Cosmopolitan questions
How do you make a Cosmopolitan?
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Twist a lime peel over the top. You need 40 ml (1.25 oz) citron vodka, 15 ml (0.5 oz) triple sec, 15 ml (0.5 oz) cranberry juice and 15 ml (0.5 oz) lime juice.
What's in a Cosmopolitan?
Citron vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and lime juice, garnished with lime twist.
Is a Cosmopolitan shaken or stirred?
Shaken. Shaking chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus or cream.
What glass is a Cosmopolitan served in?
A martini, with no ice.
How strong is a Cosmopolitan?
About 20% ABV once it is diluted, about as strong as a glass of fortified wine.
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