About the Cosmopolitan cocktail
The Cosmopolitan is a modern classic made with vodka citron, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice. It is bright, tart, lightly sweet, and citrusy, with cranberry giving the drink its signature pink color and lime keeping it crisp and refreshing.
The exact origin of the Cosmopolitan is heavily debated, with multiple bartenders and cities laying claim to the drink over several decades. What is clear is that the Cosmo became a pop culture icon in the 1990s, helped by Madonna and later Sex and the City. Served in a Martini glass but built to be more approachable than a traditional Martini, the Cosmopolitan became one of the defining cocktails of its era.
