Ingredients: Served: Straight up: chilled, without ice. Drinkware: Cocktail glass. Method: Shake all ingredients in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a large cocktail glass. Garnish with lime slice. Notes: The drink should be a frothy bright pink color. 4 cl Vodka Citron, 1.5 cl Cointreau, 1.5 cl Fresh lime juice, 3 cl Cranberry juice

**Cosmopolitan - Cocktail** Step into the world of modern classic **Cocktails** with the vibrant and iconic **Cosmopolitan**! This widely popular **Cocktail** is known for its beautiful bright pink color and its crisp, **Sour**, and slightly tart flavor profile. It expertly blends citrus-flavored **Vodka** (Vodka Citron) with the orange notes of **Cointreau** (**Orange Liqueur**), tangy fresh **lime juice** for vibrant **Citrus**, and the distinctive taste of **cranberry juice**. It's a smooth, flavorful sip that's **Shaken** to perfection and **Served Up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**. **Ingredients:** * 4 cl Vodka Citron * 1.5 cl Cointreau * 1.5 cl Fresh lime juice * 3 cl Cranberry juice **Preparation:** 1. Chill your **Cocktail glass** thoroughly. 2. In a **cocktail shaker**, add the **Vodka Citron**, **Cointreau** (**Orange Liqueur**), fresh **lime juice**, and **cranberry juice**. 3. Fill the shaker generously with ice cubes. 4. **Shake well** until the shaker is frosty and the mixture is thoroughly chilled and slightly frothy. 5. **Strain** the mixture into your chilled **Cocktail glass**. 6. **Garnish** with a lime slice. 7. Serve **Straight up**, without ice. **Notes and Tips:** * Using *freshly squeezed* **lime juice** is crucial for the proper **Citrus** and **Sour** balance. * Using citrus-flavored **Vodka** (Citron) is traditional and enhances the bright flavor profile. * Ensure you use a good quality **Cointreau** (**Orange Liqueur**) for the best orange aroma and flavor. * The color should be a frothy bright pink, a result of the cranberry and the aeration from shaking. * A simple lime slice or twist is the classic garnish, complementing the citrus notes. Express the oils from a lime peel over the drink before adding for extra aroma. **History or Origin:** While earlier recipes for drinks called "Cosmopolitan" existed, the version widely known and loved today is often attributed to bartender Dale DeGroff, created at the Rainbow Room in New York City in the late 1980s, influenced by a recipe from Cheryl Cook in Miami. It gained immense popularity in the 1990s, partly thanks to its prominent feature on the TV show *Sex and the City*, becoming a definitive drink of the era. **Visual Description:** Served **Straight up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**, the **Cosmopolitan** is famous for its signature **frothy bright pink color**. It looks vibrant, smooth, and inviting, often garnished with a crisp lime slice perched on the rim or a twist floating on the surface. **Conclusion:** For a chic, refreshing, and perfectly pink **Cocktail**, the **Cosmopolitan** is a fantastic choice. Its crisp blend of **Vodka**, **Orange Liqueur**, **Citrus**, and **Cranberry Juice**, **Shaken** and **Served Up**, is a crowd-pleasing classic. Perfect for a night out, a party, or any time you want a stylish and delicious sip!