Cosmopolitan

+ Lime juice + Red cranberry juice

Difficulty Level

Captivating

Strength

Very strong

Type of glass

Martini glass

Utensils

Ice strainer, Shaker

Ingredients

45 ml (1 1/2 oz.) vodka
15 ml (1/2 oz.) citrus liqueur
20 ml (2/3 oz.) cranberry juice
Juice of 2 wedges of lime
Ice cubes
3 cranberries

Preparation

In a shaker

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice cubes except the cranberries.

Shake vigorously for 8 to 10 seconds.

Strain into a martini glass using an ice strainer.

Garnish with cranberries.

Pro tip

For a Cosmo with character, replace the cranberry juice with 10 ml of cranberry syrup.

Did you know:

Created in the 90s in a swanky bar in San Francisco, the Cosmopolitan quickly became the lady's cocktail par excellence. In 1996, Madonna was photographed with one of these pink drinks in hand, and consequently the Cosmo gained popularity in New York and London. Two years later, the Cosmo made its first appearance on Sex and the City, sparking international popularity.