Cosmopolitan

Yield: 1.0 Glass: Chilled coupe, 6–7 oz

Adjust for any number of servings while keeping the ingredient proportions intact.

classic cocktail vodka citrus shaken seeded

Ingredients

1.5 oz citrus vodka
1 oz cranberry juice
0.5 oz orange liqueur
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
Orange twist, for garnish

Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Behind the drink

A little history

1980s Miami / New York

Several bartenders contributed to the Cosmopolitan’s evolution, with Cheryl Cook associated with a Miami version and Toby Cecchini with the 1988 New York formula that became the modern standard.

Cosmopolitan history