PREP TIME 5 min
We love having the girls over to catch up, gossip (yes, we all do it!), and enjoy a few cocktails—especially the kind that makes everyone linger just a little longer.
The Cosmopolitan cocktail is the kind of drink you can serve after a long week at work, when you need your tribe to unwind and feel that joie de vivre that comes from spending time with your favourite people.
Add ice to a cocktail shaker
Add the citrus vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry, and lime juice
Shake until properly chilled (about 30 seconds)
Strain into a coupe glass
Garnish with either a lime or orange peel
When you’re out on the town, the Cosmo is undoubtedly one of the top cocktails to order at the bar. Although the Cosmopolitan cocktail is one of the more popular cocktails from the 60s, it’s just as popular today, and you can easily bring it to life in the comfort of your home. For the best Cosmopolitan recipe, you will need citrus-infused vodka, orange liqueur, lime and cranberry juice and an orange peel to garnish. These ingredients blend well together, creating a refreshing drink with a bit of citrusy sweetness balanced by the lovely sharpness of the lime.
Before you invite your friends, make sure you have all the Cosmopolitan cocktail ingredients on hand to pull it off. For the ultimate aesthetic serve, choose a coupe or martini glass.
Someone once said, “She had a Cosmopolitan in her hand and confetti in her hair.” We love this descriptive saying so much that we might use it to caption our next cocktail Insta! The Cosmo is one of the best wedding cocktails out there. It looks pretty when served in a classic coupe glass and is potent enough to get you on the dance floor. But they’re not just for weddings! Cosmos are ideal pre-dinner drinks for elegant parties. Once you know how to make a Cosmopolitan, it’s easy to make a batch that you can keep in the fridge until your guests arrive.
The perfect Cosmopolitan should be slightly sweet, citrusy, and tart. Getting the Cosmopolitan cocktail ingredients to mingle like they should is a delicate balancing act. Once you understand what’s in a Cosmopolitan, this easy drink will soon become a favourite for weekly get-togethers (and not just the occasional dinner party).
Don’t let the pink hues of this pretty drink fool you! A classic Cosmo is almost as strong as a Vodka Martini, at around 28%. So, while they are easy to drink, it’s best to do so slowly.
