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Yes, Cosmopolitans Are Cool Again; Here’s How To Make Carrie Bradshaw’s Cocktail Of Choice

Initially introduced in the late 1980s, the Cosmopolitan cocktail was popularised by its appearance in Sex and the City. While the pink drink reigned supreme during the 1990s and early 2000s, the pop-culture origins of its popularity also contributed to its demise. Fortunately for Carrie Bradshaw et al., it’s 2020 and cosmos are cool again. Here’s how to whip up an impressive classic Cosmopolitan.

Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Cointreau Cosmopolitan cocktail

Ingredients

45ml Vodka
30ml Cointreau
30ml Cranberry Juice
25ml Fresh Lime Juice

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.


Words by Esmé Duggan