How To Make A Cosmopolitan

For a generation of Americans the Cosmo(politan) will be forever associated with Sex & The City. The drink has semi-disputed origins, but it's clear that NYC's The Odeon put it on the map in the late 80s and early 90s.

Cosmopolitan Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • ½ oz Cranberry juice
  • ¾ oz Lime
  • ¾ oz Triple Sec

Cosmopolitan Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in shaker tin
  2. Add ice.
  3. Shake vigorously, until tin is frosted over.
  4. Strain into chilled cocktail glass
  5. Garnish with lime twist and enjoy.

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Updated: 2018-06-28

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