![]() ![]() To a point of making this vodka drink taste almost like a mocktail. These yummy drinks have a touch of tartness from the lime juice and an “orangey” sweetness from the Cointreau just below the freshness of the cranberry juice.Īnd although you wouldn’t think these random flavors would mix well, they do indeed. What Does a Cosmopolitan Taste Like?Ĭosmos are very drinkable, which can be good or bad depending on your alcohol intake tolerances. I’m constantly adding new recipes as I see fit, so please check back often or contact me with your own variation and I’ll add it to this list. ![]() I’ve listed a few cosmo cocktail recipes below. ![]() My personal favorite is the blood orange cosmopolitan or the pomegranate cosmopolitan I’ve already mentioned above. Or if you’re using one of the variations listed below, go with what ingredients are being replaced, like a slice of blood orange for a blood orange cosmo.Īlthough these cocktails are usually shaken, they can also be stirred depending on the drinker’s preference.Īs mentioned above, although cosmos are usually made with citron vodka, triple sec, cranberry and lime juice, different variations of the drink can be made. Orange slices, lime slices or wedges, even rimming the glass with a little sugar all make for nice looking garnishes. But of course you can either throw tradition aside, or just go with what you have. The drink is almost always served with a lemon twist that can garnish the side of the glass or be placed into the drink itself. I’ve served plenty of cosmopolitan drinks to men, some who have taken variations of the drink, such as a pomegranate cosmo. It just needed a little spot light for people to notice it once again.Īnd although the cosmopolitan is usually popular among the ladies, however, this does not in any way mean that the cosmo cannot be enjoyed by men. And of course the fame of this drink has followed the show and later the movies.īut the truth is, it was always a great drink. Thanks to Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw, in Sex and the City the Cosmo has gained an even broader following than ever before. The drink’s simplicity, owing to the few ingredients and savory taste that’s not too overwhelmingly sweet, has made the cosmopolitan a favorite beverage among drinkers. What is in a Cosmopolitan?Ĭosmopolitan cocktails or Cosmos are drinks typically made with citron vodka, triple-sec (orange-flavored liquor), cranberry juice, and lime juice. And that’s what I’m trying to do with these cosmos variations, add a little pizazz. A simple twist on an old idea can make something good, great. The great thing about any drink is that there are always variations to be made, and that includes cosmos as well. ![]()
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