| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.0% | SHAKE | MARTINI | 120ml |
What is Cosmopolitan?
The Cosmopolitan is a modern classic cocktail made with vodka, with approximately 24% ABV. This cocktail gained worldwide fame through the 1990s TV series 'Sex and the City' and is crafted from a perfect combination of vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice. With its glamorous pink appearance and sweet-tart taste, it has become particularly beloved by women and symbolizes sophisticated bar culture.
Cosmopolitan ABV
The Cosmopolitan has an ABV of approximately 24%, placing it in the medium strength category. The 40% vodka and triple sec are diluted by cranberry and lime juices, making it smooth and easy to drink. It's similar in strength to a Margarita (22%) or Daiquiri (23%), slightly stronger than a Long Island Iced Tea (22%), but lighter than a Martini (30%).
Cosmopolitan Ingredients
- 40ml - Vodka
- 15ml - Cointreau
- 15ml - Lime juice
- 30ml - Cranberry Juice
Cosmopolitan Recipe
- Add 40ml vodka, 15ml Cointreau, 15ml lime juice, and 30ml cranberry juice to a shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime peel if desired.
Using fresh lime juice and 100% cranberry juice will enhance both the flavor and aroma.
Cosmopolitan Taste
The Cosmopolitan opens with the sweet-tart fruitiness of cranberry filling your palate, followed by the clean spirit of vodka and the orange notes from triple sec. Fresh lime juice adds a bright citrus kick that balances the overall flavor, finishing dry yet fruit-forward.
Perfect for those who want a cocktail that's sweet but not too heavy, or anyone who loves fruit-forward drinks. If you enjoy tart cocktails like Margaritas or Daiquiris, you'll certainly appreciate the Cosmopolitan.
Cosmopolitan History
The exact origin of the Cosmopolitan has several theories, but the most credible credits Miami bartender Cheryl Cook in the late 1980s. Later, legendary New York bartender Toby Cecchini refined the recipe in 1987, creating the Cosmopolitan we know today.
The Cosmopolitan became a worldwide sensation thanks to the HBO series 'Sex and the City,' which aired from 1998. Scenes of Carrie Bradshaw and her friends enjoying Cosmopolitans at New York bars became iconic, transforming this cocktail into a symbol of sophisticated, independent modern women.
