IBA official cocktail | |
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![]() A cosmopolitan garnished with a lemon twist | |
Type | Cocktail |
Base spirit | |
Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
Standard garnish | lime slice |
Standard drinkware | ![]() |
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 |
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.