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Cosmopolitan
Vodka, orange liqueur, lime and cranberry: tart, pink and very 1990s, in the best way.
- Strength
- 15% ABV
- Standard drinks (US)
- 1.2
- Calories
- 156 kcal
- In the glass
- 5⅛ oz
- Method
- Shaken
- Vodka
- Orange Liqueur
- Lime Juice
- Cranberry Juice
How to Make a Cosmopolitan
- Add the vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice to a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
Print the Pour GuideA true-scale card for your boston shaker glass with a line for every pour.
Free Pour With Your CameraLine up your glass and pour to the lines on screen.
Tilt Pour With Your PhoneStrap your phone to the bottle. It counts every pour and buzzes at the measure.
About the Cosmopolitan
Versions circulated in the 1980s, and Toby Cecchini's 1988 recipe at The Odeon in New York became the standard. Sex and the City made it a global icon.
Bartender's tip: Flame the orange twist over the drink for a burst of caramelised orange oil.
Taste Profile
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Good to Know
- What glass is a Cosmopolitan served in?
- A martini glass. The open cone spreads the aroma wide.
- Is a Cosmopolitan shaken or stirred?
- Shaken. It contains citrus, juice, cream or egg, which need the force and aeration of shaking.
- How strong is a Cosmopolitan?
- About 15% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.2 US standard drinks (17 g of alcohol) per serve.
- How many calories are in a Cosmopolitan?
- Roughly 156 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
- Can I make a Cosmopolitan without vodka?
- Yes. London Dry Gin is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.