This
cocktail drink has gained its popularity through the various chick flicks and
popular TV serials where the ladies get together for a good dosage of gossip
over glasses of Cosmopolitan. Carrie
Bradshaw from the popular TV series, “Sex
and the City” was one such character who made this drink a hot favorite
among ladies.
There
are varied claims to the originality of Cosmopolitan, but the internationally
known version was first created in the 1980's by Toby Cecchini in Manhattan.
Although any type of vodka can be used, according to the International
Bartenders Association, original recipe of this drink is based on lemon
flavored vodka or vodka citron. The
drink is served in a cocktail or martini glass and is a popular drink in many
cities of the United States. This ladies’ favorite is a fruity refreshing drink
which quenches the thirst as well as giving a chic look to the one holding this
drink. Therefore, Cosmo is the preferred drink over other beverages during
cocktail parties.
• For the preparation of Cosmopolitan,
you will need vodka (2 oz), cranberry juice (1 oz), lime juice (1 oz), lemon
twist (for garnish), triple sec, sugar (granulated) and ice.
• Before preparation, you can wet the
cocktail glass with cranberry juice and rub it in granulated sugar. This will
enhance the taste of the drink, even though most of the bars do not follow this
method anymore.
• Take a cocktail shaker, put ice,
triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice in it. Add the vodka and shake well
till the drink is mixed completely. Usually it is shaken twice.
• To get rid of any residue use a
cocktail strainer to strain the drink and pour it into the cranberry and sugar
rimmed martini glass and garnish with a wedge of lemon before serving.
Cosmopolitan
is fairly easy to prepare and is a favorite during kitty parties or any other women
hangouts. It also tastes fruity which suits most women’s palates, but it does
not sit well with people who don’t prefer the taste of cranberry or don’t like
the fruity flavor.
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