Difficulty
Easy
Cosmopolitan
Carrie Bradshaw's drink of choice. Citrus vodka, triple sec, cranberry, and lime in a stunning pink cocktail that's as stylish as it is delicious.
01 Ingredients
02 Method
Chill a coupe or martini glass with ice water.
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake hard for 15 seconds.
Discard the ice from the glass.
Double strain into the chilled glass.
Garnish with a flamed orange peel or lime wheel.
The Cosmopolitan: From Miami to Manhattan
Though often associated with Sex and the City, the Cosmo was actually perfected by bartender Toby Cecchini at The Odeon in Manhattan in 1988, based on an earlier Miami recipe.
Why It Works
The magic is in the cranberry — just enough for color and a hint of tartness, not enough to make it a juice drink.
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