Cosmopolitan
Ingredients:
Method:
1. Chill a cocktail glass. 2. Fill a shaker with ice. 3. Add the citrus vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice. 4. Shake well until chilled. 5. Strain into the glass and garnish with lime or an orange twist.
Description:
The Cosmopolitan became one of the symbols of 1990s cocktail culture, though its roots go back to earlier vodka sours with cranberry. New York bar culture and popular media helped make the modern version famous. It is not just a sweet pink drink: a good version should be dry, citrusy, and properly tart. Cranberry contributes color and a bitter-tart accent more than heavy fruit sweetness.