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The Cosmopolitan recipe
The definitive guide to the Cosmopolitan cocktail recipe: the right ingredients and steps for a refined and elegant drink.
The Cosmopolitan, or simply Cosmo, is one of the most glamorous and famous cocktails of recent decades, made famous by the TV series ‘Sex and the City’. The combination of vodka, Cointreau, blueberry juice and lime creates a perfectly balanced mix of sweetness and acidity, ideal for a refined aperitif or a special evening.
Ingredients for the Cosmopolitan recipe:
- 40 ml lemon vodka
- 15 ml Cointreau
- 15 ml fresh lime juice
- 30 ml cranberry juice
- Ice
Preparation of the Cosmopolitan recipe:
- Chill the glass: Put ice in a martini glass to cool it down
- Shake the ingredients: In a shaker, combine the vodka, cointreau, lime juice and cranberry juice with ice. Shake vigorously.
- Strainand pour: Remove the ice from the martini glass, then strain the cocktail through a strainer.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lemon peel or lime slice.
Cosmopolitan: variations and tips:
The Cosmopolitan can be adapted to different tastes. Try replacing the blueberry juice with pomegranate juice for a more exotic twist, or use flavoured vodka for a more creative version. This elegant cocktail is always perfect to add a touch of class to any evening.
