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DRINK RECIPES
The Cosmopolitan
A glass of easy sophistication and understated fame
The Recipe
If you want to know more, read on. If you’re just here for a recipe, here it is. Mix away, and Cheers.
- 1 1/2 oz. Citron Vodka
- 1/2 oz. Cointreau
- 1/2 oz. Lime Juice
- 1/4 oz. Cranberry Juice
- Garnish with lime, lemon, or the peel of either
Shake all liquid ingredients until cold. Pour, and serve. Add garnish. It’s simple and easy but looks quite impressive.
The Experience
The Cosmopolitan is easily accessible sophistication with a splash of understated fame. It’s like having a standing reservation for the corner bar stool at the finest restaurant in town or being on the secret eyes-only guest list at the country club. You can go and be treated like a movie star anytime you want, but you don’t feel the need to be noticed when you get there. Rolling out the red carpet is fine, but no photographers, please.
Deep, sweet orange contrasts with sharp citrus giving you an exciting, tangy experience when you want, but letting you retreat into an anonymous soft, pink hug when you don't. Merely splash the cranberry if…
