Cosmopolitan (cocktail)
| IBA official cocktail | |
|---|---|
A cosmopolitan garnished with a lemon twist | |
| Type | Cocktail |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
| Standard garnish | lime slice |
| Standard drinkware | Cosmopolitan or cocktail glass |
| IBA specified ingredients† |
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| Preparation | Shake all ingredients in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a large cocktail glass. Garnish with lime slice. |
| Commonly served | All day |
| Notes | The drink should be a frothy bright pink color |
| † Cosmopolitan recipe at International Bartenders Association | |
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A cosmopolitan, or, informally, a cosmo, is a cocktail made with vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed or sweetened lime juice.
The cosmopolitan is a member of the Gimlet family of cocktails. Though often presented far differently, the cosmopolitan also bears a likeness in composition to the kamikaze shooter.