Apr 10, 2024 12:46 PM EDT
And Just Like That: How To Make A Cosmo

(Photo : Canva) The Cosmopolitan cocktail.

Made famous By Sex And The City, The Cosmopolitan became New York's drink of choice during the '90s. Let's get our inner Carrie Bradshaw on and learn how to make a perfect Cosmo.

The Cosmopolitan, a vibrant red concoction synonymous with glamour, Manolo's, and Sex and the City is a staple of classy cocktail culture worldwide. The Cosmo's origin story isn't quite clear. Some suspect it came from a Miami bartender with a penchant for the tart and colorful, while others credit a New York mixologist trying to appeal to a bigger crowd than the Martini set. Regardless of its birthplace, the Cosmo skyrocketed to fame in the late '80s and '90s, becoming the It-drink of trendy bars and restaurants. Let's make Samantha proud with our take on this delicious libation.

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka (we live for the lemon, so we opt for Smirnoff Citrus Vodka)
  • 1-ounce cranberry juice (if you like it more tangy, we would go for classic Ocean Spray, but for a sweeter blend, Whole Foods' 365 brand is our choice is a great choice)
  • 1/2 ounce Cointreau 
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice (once again, if you like sweeter, opt for a pre-sweetened brand. Rose's lime juice is a great choice and easy to find)
  • Orange slice for garnish

Instructions:

  1.  Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, and lime juice to the shaker.
  3. Shake it like it's a Magic 8 Ball that keeps giving you the wrong answers - about 30 seconds should do.
  4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  5. Garnish with the orange slice.

And just like that...you have a Cosmo!

Tips:

  •  If you want some seriously rich citrus flavor, substitute limoncello for lime juice - we like Pallini because it's not too overpowering.
  • Want a dash more fruitiness and a deeper color? You can use a few muddled strawberries and a mint garnish to add texture, flavor, and a rich hue to your cocktail.

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