Cosmopolitan
Cosmo
Zutaten
- Vodka 1 1/4 oz
- Lime juice 1/4 oz
- Cointreau 1/4 oz
- Cranberry Juice 1/4 cup
Anweisungen
Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and double strain into large cocktail glass. Garnish with lime wheel.
Cosmopolitan is an IBA-recognized Contemporary Classic that combines vodka with cranberry juice, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice for a pink, elegantly balanced cocktail that became a cultural phenomenon through its association with Sex and the City in the 1990s. At 12.48% ABV, it is a moderate-strength cocktail with a tart-sweet balance and a sophisticated presentation in a martini glass. The Cointreau's orange flavor bridges the vodka and the cranberry-lime combination beautifully.
History & Origins
The Cosmopolitan's modern version is attributed to bartender Toby Cecchini of The Odeon in New York City, who refined an earlier recipe by Cheryl Cook and popularized it in the late 1980s. However, Neal Murray of Minneapolis and several other bartenders have also claimed credit, making the exact origin disputed. The drink's cultural prominence reached its peak with its appearance as Carrie Bradshaw's signature cocktail in Sex and the City, which aired from 1998 to 2004.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Citrus-forward with lemon-lime zest, the bright orange of Cointreau, and a faint cranberry-berry note. Palate: Tart and refreshing; vodka provides a clean base, Cointreau adds orange sweetness and complexity, cranberry juice contributes a tart berry note and the cocktail's signature pink color, and lime juice keeps the profile bright and crisp. Finish: Clean and medium, pleasantly tart.
Pro Tip
Double-strain into a large, well-chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a flamed orange peel to add an aromatic citrus dimension to the drink's presentation.
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