Cosmopolitan

What is a cosmopolitan?

This cocktail enjoyed its hey day in the late 1980s and 1990s, as well as the TV show Sex and the City, and has since fallen somewhat out of favour. Which is a shame, as this blush-pink, sweet-tart concoction is certainly worth revisiting.

Cosmopolitan ingredients

Vodka is classic here – we’ve tried and tested the best vodkas here – but gin wouldn’t go amiss if you prefer a drink with a little more botanical bite, or try swapping the Cointreau for an elderflower liqueur like St Germain to add a floral touch to the drink.

Bar hacks and garnishes

Use fresh cranberry juice in this recipe and not too much – we want to add a touch of tartness to the cocktail, anything more will dilute the drink. Use a chilled martini glass.

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Make it a non-alcoholic cosmopolitan

Swap the vodka for a non-alcoholic white spirit.

Cosmopolitan recipe