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Cosmopolitan

A complete, easy-to-follow recipe for the Cosmopolitan, including ingredients, method, glassware, and the story behind the drink.

At a Glance

Category: Vodka Cocktails
Glass: Coupe or martini glass
Garnish: Lime wheel or orange twist

Ingredients

1.5 oz citrus vodka
1 oz orange liqueur (triple sec)
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz cranberry juice

Method

Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled glass.

Glass & Garnish

Glass: Coupe or martini glass
Garnish: Lime wheel or orange twist

Background & History

Rose to mainstream fame in the 1990s, closely associated with the television show 'Sex and the City,' though earlier versions of the drink existed in the 1980s club scene.

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