Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan is a cocktail made with Vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice. It is one of the most popular cocktails in the world and has been featured in many movies and TV shows.
Serves:
Ingredients
1.5oz Ketel One Citroen Vodka
0.5oz Orange Liqueur
1oz Cranberry Juice
1oz Lime Juice
Equipment
1 Martini Glass
1 Shaker
1 Hawthorne Strainer
1 Fine Strainer
1 Tongs
1 Lighter
method
Shake all the liquid ingredients with ice.
Double strain into chilled Cocktail glass.
Garnish with a Flamed Orange Peel.
Alcohol content:
10.9 g per serve
Interesting Facts
The first reference to a Cosmopolitan Cocktail appeared in the 1934 book, Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars: 1903-1933. The modern version of the drink shot to fame as the lead character's favorite cocktail in the TV show Sex & The City.
History of the Drink
In the 1970's this beverage was already well-known. One probable drink maker is bartender Neal Murray. He was meant to add some cranberry juice to Kamikaze in 1975 and when the customer was happy with the results, the new drink became a permanent fixture on the drinks scene. Another account claims that Cheryl Cook, a Florida-born bartender who sought to make flavorful, energizing and potent drinks for her customers, was the creator of the well-known Cosmopolitan. Toby Cecchini is the third bartender that could lay claim to the invention of the Cosmo, as he was employed at the New York pub The Odean which was frequented by celebrities like Madonna.
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