Cosmopolitan

A Cosmopolitan, also known as a Cosmo, is a cocktail typically served in a large cocktail glass, also called a martini glass. It's known for its reddish-pink color that comes from one of its main ingredients, cranberry juice. Other ingredients include vodka, orange-infused liqueur, and a splash of lime for a zesty kick. This cocktail rose to fame in the 90s thanks to the popular television series, "Sex and the City".

Ingredients

• - 45 ml (or 1.5 oz) vodka
• - 15 ml (or 0.5 oz) orange-flavored liqueur, like Cointreau
• - 1 teaspoon lime juice
• - 30 ml (or 1 oz) cranberry juice
• - Ice cubes
• - Lime, for decoration

Preparation

• 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
• 2. Pour the vodka, orange-flavored liqueur, lime juice, and cranberry juice over the ice.
• 3. Shake well for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
• 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
• 5. Garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately.

Serving

• Cosmopolitan is traditionally served in a large cocktail glass. The cocktail is ready to serve once it’s poured into the glass. You can add a thin slice of lime or a twist of lime peel as garnish.

Tips

• - Make sure to shake the cocktail shaker until it’s frosty. That’s when you know it's ready.
• - For a more intense flavor, you could use fresh cranberry juice.
• - Always chill your glass before serving to keep your cocktail cool longer.