The Cosmopolitan was originally made with citrus vodka but this recipe works just as well with unflavoured vodka, and when a good quality cranberry juice is used, we prefer the simplicity of unflavoured vodka in this cocktail.
Cosmopolitan (IBA)
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The Cosmopolitan was originally made with citrus vodka but this recipe works just as well with unflavoured vodka, and when a good quality cranberry juice is used, we prefer the simplicity of unflavoured vodka in this cocktail.
Recipe Source
Recipe source: International Bartenders Association
Ingredients: Cosmopolitan (IBA)
Ingredients
Vodka - Citron · ingredient
Triple Sec · ingredient
Cranberry Juice · ingredient
Lemon Juice · ingredient
Prep: Fresh Squeezed
Garnish
Orange · supply
Prep: Zest Twist
Drinkware
1
Martini · tool
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Tool
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Citrus Juicer · tool
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Elbow Squeezer · tool
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Standard Shaker · tool
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Strainer · tool
Prep: Cocktail
Steps: Cosmopolitan (IBA)
1
Shake
1 min
Shake all ingredients in cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts. Always use fresh ice.
2
Strain
1 min
Strain into a large cocktail glass.
Use a fine mesh strainer (double strain) for a silky-smooth cocktail.
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Recommended Vodka - Citron
Materials
Absolut Citron · ingredient
Recommended Triple Sec
Materials
Cointreau Liqueur · ingredient
40.0% ABV; France; Classic crystal-clear liqueur - based on a blend of sweet and bitter orange peels.
Recommended Lemon Juice
Materials
ReaLemon Lemon Juice · ingredient
Just about everyone recognizes ReaLemon and ReaLime – the distinctive, fruit-shaped squeeze bottles are a familiar sight to anyone who frequents grocery stores.
cocktail · recipe
Cosmopolitan (IBA)
5 min · 1 cocktail
Origin
Created by Toby Cecchini at The Odeon in Manhattan, 1988. Based on Cheryl Cook's original recipe from Miami.
Rating
3
Recipe Source
International Bartenders Association
Materials
Ingredients
Vodka - Citron · ingredient
Triple Sec · ingredient
Cranberry Juice · ingredient
Lemon Juice · ingredient
Prep: Fresh Squeezed
Garnish
Orange · supply
Prep: Zest Twist
Drinkware
1
Martini · tool
Show 1
Tool
1
Citrus Juicer · tool
Show 1
1
Elbow Squeezer · tool
Show 1
1
Standard Shaker · tool
Show 1
Strainer · tool
Prep: Cocktail
Steps
1
Shake
1 min
Shake all ingredients in cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts. Always use fresh ice.
2
Strain
1 min
Strain into a large cocktail glass.
Use a fine mesh strainer (double strain) for a silky-smooth cocktail.