National Drink Days 2022, Recipes
Cosmopolitan Week 5th Oct – 10th Oct 2022
A cocktail so delicious it has its own week! From the 5th to the 10th of October, join us in celebrating Cosmo week and have a go at making your own. The classic, punchy cocktails origins are widely disputed, but it is nevertheless considered a more modern cocktail. A frequent in Sex and the City, the cosmopolitan is perfect for a classy night out, or a girls night in. Not much of a mixologist yourself? Well worry not – keep reading below for the classic recipe, as well as a few twists we think you might like.
A relatively simple cocktail to make, vodka makes up the base of the cosmopolitan, however either citrus or plain vodkas can be used, depending on your preference. In order to make your own, mix the following ingredients in a shaker with some ice, and then garnish with a lime slice. The cosmopolitan is best served in a large cocktail glass, such as a martini glass.
• 40 ml Vodka Citron
• 15 ml Cointreau
• 15 ml Fresh Lime Juice
• 30 ml Cranberry Juice
If a week of the classic cosmo is a bit too much for you, or you just fancy a little twist, we’ve highlighted below a few of our favourite variations of the cosmopolitan.
The Cosmocello
Ingredients
40 ml Vodka Citron
15 ml Cointreau
15 ml Limoncello
30 ml Cranberry Juice
The Strawberry Cosmopolitan
If you’re not a huge fan of the tartness that the cranberry brings to the cosmopolitan, then perhaps try adding some muddled strawberries (just shake in the mixer with the other ingredients) in order to add a bit of sweetness to the cocktail.
Ingredients
40 ml Vodka Citron
15 ml Cointreau
15 ml Fresh Lime Juice
3-4 Strawberries (and a couple for garnish)
The Cosmobellini
An interesting twist on the classic cocktail, this recipe combines the cosmopolitan with another well-known cocktail, the bellini, resulting in a bubblier and slightly fruiter drink. With this one, mix all the ingredients except the prosecco together, poor into a champagne flute and then top with prosecco.
Ingredients
40 ml Vodka Citron
15 ml Cointreau
15ml Fresh Lime Juice
15 ml Cranberry Juice
15 ml White Peach Puree
Prosecco sparkling wine.
What is your favorite cocktail?