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Few drinks are as instantly recognisable as the cosmopolitan. Created years before the surge of cocktail popularity, the cosmo was a show-stopper before its time. With its pink-hue and martini style, it was pushed to the millions when it hit screens on HBO’s “Sex and the City” and became an instant classic of those wanting to emulate their favourite characters in the show. Some even speculate that the cosmopolitan was created well before Sex and the City and instead was actually crafted before the second world war, just under a different alias. The Vodka Gimlet then became the Kamikaze and then in its final evolution, the cosmopolitan. They all bear the same resemblance, vodka or gin, mixed with cranberry juice.
But that’s enough about the origin, we no doubt have you hooked and gasping to try one of your own. Maybe you don’t want to go to a bar and order one just in case you don’t like it? You’ve come to the right place, here is Drink Finder’s essential cosmopolitan cocktail recipe.
Ready your stiletto glasses and grab your shaker, it’s time for a genuine cosmopolitan cocktail.
Once you have grabbed all the ingredients listed above, you’re ready to move on to the crafting of the best cosmopolitan cocktail you have ever tasted.
Sometimes once you’ve tried the original a few times, it may lose its shine. This would be the perfect time to switch up the ingredients and expand your cocktail palette. These suggestions are also perfect for those who may not like one or more of the ingredients in the original cosmopolitan cocktail.
Tequila Cosmo: Why not replace the vodka in the cosmopolitan with a high quality, 100% agave tequila like the Curador Blanco Blue Agave or the Don Fulano Blanco.
Blue Cosmo: Put a real twist on the traditional pink cosmo and switch in some blue curaçao coupled up with Ocean Spray white cranberry for a blue cosmo. Typically we find some blue curaçaos are rather sweet, so we would suggest turning up the lime in your cosmopolitan.
And you can never go wrong with adding in a splash of champagne, perfect for any big occasion. Prepare a lip-smacking cosmopolitan with one of Drink Finder's excellent vodkas and orange liqueurs. Get free shipping on orders over £150.
If you’ve got any questions or are looking for recommendations for your next cocktail, you can find our blog where we have a wide variety of how-to guides.