Cosmopolitan

Name: Cosmopolitan
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Vodka; 1/2 oz Cointreau; 1 oz Cranberry juice; 1/2 oz Lime juice

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Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Vodka

1/2 oz Cointreau

1 oz Cranberry juice

1/2 oz Lime juice

Garnishes

1 wheel Lime

Glass

Martini

Preparation

In a shaker, combine the vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Description

The Cosmopolitan is a classic cocktail with a refreshing and tangy flavor. The combination of vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, and cranberry juice creates a perfect balance of sweet and sour.

History

The Cosmopolitan, also known as the 'Cosmo,' originated in the 1980s in New York City. It gained popularity in the 1990s, thanks in part to the hit TV show 'Sex and the City,' where it was a favorite of the main character, Carrie Bradshaw.