Cosmopolitan (cocktail)

Cosmopolitan

IBA official cocktail
A cosmopolitan garnished with a lemon twist
Type	Cocktail
Base spirit	Vodka
Served	Straight up: chilled, without ice
Standard garnish	lime slice
Standard drinkware	Cosmopolitan or cocktail glass
IBA specified ingredients†	40 ml Vodka Citron 15 ml Cointreau 15 ml Fresh lime juice 30 ml cranberry juice
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.