Cocktail Calculator Rethinking Drinking - NIAAA RETHINKING DRINKING is a service mark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Print Preview Is your "lite" beer light in alcohol? Not necessarily. Although they have fewer calories, many light beers have almost as much alcohol as regular beer—about 85% as much, or 4.2% versus 5.0% alcohol by volume, on average. Check the alcohol content of your beverage. Malt beverages are not required to list their alcohol content on the labels, so you may need to visit the bottler's Web site. See What's a standard drink ? How many "drinks" are in a bottle of wine? A typical 25-ounce (750 ml) bottle of table wine holds about 5 "standard" drinks, each containing about 5 ounces. This serving size of wine contains about the same amount of alcohol as a 12-ounce regular beer or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof spirits. Get to know what 5 ounces looks like by measuring it out at home.

That way you can estimate how many standard drinks you're being served in a restaurant or bar that uses large glasses and generous serving sizes. See What's a standard drink ? Mixing alcohol with certain medications can cause nausea, headaches, drowsiness, fainting, a loss of coordination, internal bleeding, heart problems, and difficulties in breathing. Alcohol can also make a medication less effective. For more information, see Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines . Examples of medical conditions for which it's safest to avoid drinking include liver disease (such as from hepatitis C), bipolar disorder, abnormal heart rhythm, and chronic pain. Among the dangers of underage drinking: Each year, an estimated 5,000 people under age 21 die from alcohol-related injuries. The younger people are when they start to drink, the more likely they are to become alcoholic at some point in their lives. Underage drinking is illegal—an arrest can lead to losing a job, a driver's license, or a college scholarship. Even moderate amounts of alcohol can significantly impair driving performance and your ability to operate other machinery, whether or not you feel the effects of alcohol. Heavy drinking during pregnancy can cause brain damage and other serious problems in the baby.

Because it is not yet known whether any amount of alcohol is safe for a developing baby, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not drink. Highest risk About 50% of people who drink in this group have an alcohol use disorder. Increased risk This "increased risk" category contains three different drinking pattern groups. Overall, nearly 20% of people who drink in this category have an alcohol use disorder. Low-risk drinking Only about 2% of drinkers in this group has an alcohol use disorder. A U.S. "standard" drink contains about 0.6 fluid ounces or 14 grams of "pure" alcohol. That's the amount in 12 ounces of regular beer, 5 ounces of table wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits. Distilled spirits include vodka, whiskey, gin, rum, and tequila.

Light to moderate drinking Men: Up to 2 drinks per day Women: Up to 1 drink per day Heavy or at-risk drinking Men: More than 4 drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks per week Women: More than 3 drinks on any day or more than 7 drinks per week Low-risk drinking Men: No more than 4 drinks on any day and no more than 14 per week Women: No more than 3 drinks on any day and no more than 7 per week People with a parent, grandparent, or other close relative with alcoholism have a higher risk for becoming dependent on alcohol. For many, it may be difficult to maintain low-risk drinking habits. For more information, see A Family History of Alcoholism: Are You at Risk? Pace yourself: It's best to have no more than one standard drink per hour, with nonalcoholic "drink spacers" between alcohol beverages. On any day, stay within low-risk levels of no more than 4 drinks for men or 3 for women. Note that it takes about 2 hours for the adult body to completely break down a single drink. Do not drive after drinking.

For comparison, regular beer is 5% alcohol by volume (alc/vol), table wine is about 12% alc/vol, and straight 80-proof distilled spirits is 40% alc/vol. The percent alcohol by volume (alc/vol) for distilled spirits is listed on bottle labels and may be found online as well. It is half the "proof," such that 80-proof spirits is 40% alc/vol. Convert proof to alc/vol Enter in the proof of the alcohol in the left field to automatically calculate the alc/vol. Cosmopolitan Cocktail recipe Cosmopolitan Cocktail recipe Scan me to take me with you serve in 1/2 oz cranberry juice Shake vodka, triple sec, lime and cranberry juice vigorously in a shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass, garnish with a lime wedge on the rim, and serve. More comments posted by Mrs. Robert Bell @ 09:48PM, 5/19/06 Happy to get this recipe as my granddaughter ordered this for her 21'st birthday. Sex n the city posted by stanford...

@ 10:57PM, 6/19/06 This drink is fucking fabulous....carrie bradshaw of sex and the city is a huge fan of this and so am i....i'm a believer in the cosmopolitan! Two thumbs up for me!! carrie i miss you call me up sometime sweetie Gross posted by Simlissa @ 01:25AM, 6/23/06 This is by far the worst tasting drink i have ever had. Sick. Great posted by Burty Butt @ 09:51AM, 6/28/06 Bloody amazing. posted by Carrie @ 06:53PM, 6/28/06 Mmmmmmmmmm.............YUMMY! To the above poster. posted by Kevin @ 07:17PM, 6/28/06 I used to think almost the same thing you did, until I decided to spend the 25$ on a pint of Cointreau and some more for a higher class vodka. I promise if you use Cointreau(or Grand Marnier) instead of normal triple sec and a good vodka it really is wonderful.

Cosmopolitan posted by Cherie @ 11:13AM, 6/29/06 I love this drink I feel like a real lady when I am drinking it. Good posted by Aryn @ 01:25PM, 6/30/06 Very good drink, as is Sex on the Beach...another fabulous drink. Yes, as Carrie's favorite drink on Sex and the City, it's bound to be a good drink. "I'm having a Cosmopolitan with the woman who writes about Cosmopolitan's" lol. And ps. to Smlissa or w/e...Sex and the City is a show. Carrie, aka Sarah Jessica Parker, will NEVER call you...sweetie. Giddy Up! posted by Shan @ 07:19PM, 6/30/06 Ahhhh...just what the Doctor ordered.....now my weekend shall begin! Love' em posted by Cosmogirl @ 06:33PM, 7/01/06 Gosh, how can you say that? I love this fabufuckinglous drink!!! And it even looks good.

;) Too sweet posted by redneck @ 02:16AM, 7/05/06 It is an ok drink, a little too sweet for my taste but if you like that kind of thing then this is for you. Sex and Cosmo Cranberry Juice posted by cosmolover @ 06:59PM, 7/06/06 My favorite drink. But which Cranberry Juice do I buy? Nothing in the store that has "Cranberry" on the label seems to really be cranberry juice. Does that matter? Citron posted by Daniel @ 07:47PM, 7/13/06 Should try with absolute citron vodka! Great posted by AM @ 12:26PM, 7/14/06 I love the drink. my daddy made some for me and I absolutely loved it! Cosmopolitan Cocktail posted by Fisty @ 01:06PM, 7/14/06 This drink is the mutts nutz. Yummy. Love it! posted by Kathy @ 05:26PM, 7/15/06 Love this drink!

(I go lighter on the lime juice though.) Gross???? posted by Timmy T @ 07:39PM, 7/19/06 Your tastes are up your arse chum. The Cosmo is awesome!!! Go have a chocolate milkshake. Yummy! posted by Ralzie @ 12:12AM, 7/20/06 This recipe is simple, wonderful, and simply wonderful! And it packs a punch! Perfect cocktail posted by Texas gal @ 02:15PM, 7/21/06 My boyfriend loves it when I order a cosmo, because all it takes is just one to get me horney!! Ya baby! Oh yeah. It tastes great too. Then you didn't make it right... posted by tanya kristine @ 04:24PM, 7/26/06 Try a bud light...more up your alley. Fabulous posted by Jenna Willett @ 08:01PM, 7/26/06 I also agree that this drink is fabulous!!!!!

Barbie's hot sex tipple posted by Ken @ 07:36AM, 7/27/06 Deliciously pink without the sweetness. Great Cosmo! posted by Bib Boy @ 08:51AM, 7/27/06 Outstanding!!! Very light on the cranberry - 1/4 oz seems better. Must have a great glass!! Absolutley Awesome!! posted by Beth @ 03:41PM, 7/28/06 This is by far my favoritist :p Classic You've gotta love a classic. I got hooked on these courtesy of Miss Bradshaw A little chic twist posted by Anonymous @ 07:50PM, 7/30/06 Use Grand Marnier Red instead of Triple Sec. Also, instead of Plain Vodka, give it a twist with a citrus-y flavored Vodka or, sooo good, the new blood orange flavor some of the brands are coming out with!

Very strong posted by JoJo @ 08:11PM, 7/31/06 This drink was way stronger than the cosmos i get at the bar...but i played around with it a little and it came out good! Pink Lady posted by Terry @ 05:34PM, 8/01/06 This drink is only gross if made by incompitent bar tenders. If made correctly, this drink is fabulous. Super fave!!!! posted by mye alcantara @ 03:56AM, 8/02/06 Ny friends and I really love drinking cosmopolitan. Thanks for creating/making such a fab drink!! Absolutely Fantabulous posted by zoe @ 01:03PM, 8/02/06 This is my all time favorite drink and I always have it in the freezer on hand for the frozen version. Love it. I would like a cosmo please posted by Rakisha @ 10:25PM, 8/04/06 This is my favorite drink and my only drink. I dont remember the last time I didn't order a cosmo. Yummy!!

posted by wanderingstar @ 01:30PM, 8/15/06 I usually hate vodka...but love a cosmo!!! Great drink to set you for a spin and make you feel so naughty! Average posted by pearson @ 04:49AM, 8/17/06 Not as good as blue lagoon, but still ok i suppose. Cosmo great drink posted by Cnabonnie3 @ 01:20PM, 8/17/06 I personally love cosmopolitans and this was a perfect recipe and simple. Only problem was finding rose's lime juice so I had to get another kind. Love hate posted by richie @ 11:19AM, 8/19/06 I hate it but my missis loves em, cheers. Smooth cosmo posted by smc @ 04:56PM, 8/19/06 Try with vanilla vodka and cointreau in place of triple sec.

Kid Notorious posted by Captain Pariah @ 05:17PM, 8/24/06 It's also reportedly the drink of choice of mega-producer Robert Evans. Cosmo lover posted by Robin @ 06:51PM, 8/26/06 I agree w/ #2...this drink IS f-ing fabulous....perfect for sipping and you only need 2 to call it a night! Cosmopolitan posted by Begum @ 03:07AM, 8/27/06 I absolutely love this drink! And I also recommend trying this- one time the bar didnt have cranberry juice so they used sour cherry juice and it tasted even better than the cranberry! That was in europe though so I dont know if they would have it here. Long story short Cosmopolitan is my drink of choice :) TOO strong posted by XXX @ 08:53AM, 8/29/06 Cointreau and a better vodka ...its definitely divine.... Cosmo posted by Gemma @ 09:45AM, 8/31/06 Amazing drink, for extra flavour, add a squeeze of an orange.

Really makes the drink. Cosmopolitan posted by Margie @ 08:58AM, 9/01/06 Make mine a classic martini anytime. I know many people love this cocktail (and as my dear, departed, father used to say, "If you like it, then it's good."), but it is too sweet for me. Cosmo posted by Kathy @ 08:25PM, 9/01/06 I agree with Cherie. Use a higher grade vodka (usally Grey goose) and cointreau (or grand marnier) and you have a drink that slides down so smoothe. It is delightful and my favorite drink by far! FabulousCosmoGirl posted by KarinalizContreras@yahoo.com @ 01:44AM, 9/03/06 Ever since I became a fan of Sex in the City. I changed my favorite drink Long Island Ice tea to a sexy glamorous glass of Cosmo. And that makes me feel like I'm one of them.

Cosmopolitan posted by berni @ 04:17AM, 9/09/06 10 out of 10 the only way 2 go as mr big would say absofucknlutely. Fab posted by grayonna @ 08:59PM, 9/14/06 It's fab, makes you feel just like carrie, best drank in a fancy bar in london, or new york. Loving cosmos posted by Maria @ 08:56PM, 9/15/06 Cosmopolitan is BY FAR my favorite drink to have anytime, anywhere. I could go for one right now. The best ever martini! posted by Patty @ 06:56PM, 9/29/06 Cut the lime juice in half, and it's not too bad. Limey posted by jp @ 04:27PM, 10/09/06 The lime taste is almost overpowering in this recipe. Not sure if the drink is supposed to taste like that. Admittedly, I used white cranberry juice and not red.

Chick drink posted by Ernie @ 05:33PM, 10/10/06 If a guy is ever served this drink, shoot the bartender in the head. Cosmopolitan posted by Cosmo lover @ 10:18PM, 10/14/06 I love this drink. It's my top choice besides a Dirty Martini. It's a low calorie and sophisticated drink. It's not as sweet as the Apple Martini ( which is good also). It really is a lady's drink. Good drink posted by ACE @ 04:54PM, 10/15/06 A good pre dinner cocktail to have either at home or out. Cosmopolitan posted by DD Landry @ 09:15PM, 10/22/06 This drink SOOOOOO rocks... I guarantee you will be buzzin....cheers to Cosmo. Birthday posted by Isabell @ 09:27PM, 10/22/06 When I turned 21 years old I had my first drink and it was a Cosmo. This is the best drink ever.

G posted by GF @ 04:46AM, 10/23/06 Nice drink, but don't have too many or you get ratarsed pissed! The Cosmo posted by Heather @ 04:18PM, 10/27/06 I am a bartender and many people order them. I had never tried it before, last weekend and I have fallin in love with this drink. Fab. Not quite there posted by Barman @ 01:31PM, 11/01/06 Try a dash of orange bitters to really bring out the flavour in the vodka, and an infused Vodka such as Finlandia Cranberry works very well. Dont forget to chill the glass (fill with ice cold water whilst shaking then discard) before you strain. Great drink posted by Cosmo lover @ 03:15PM, 11/01/06 I love making these for girl friends when we have cocktails. They are simple to make, the ingredients are some I already have in the house. And if you are willing to spend some mone on top shelf vodka and an orange liquor then they are even better.

I suggest using fresh lime juice as opposed to the Rose's sweetened lime juice for an extra kick of flavor. Cran Razz posted by Cosmo Queen @ 11:53PM, 11/02/06 I use Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice. In response to Sex and Cosmo I have to agree - Cosmos and Sex just seem to go well together! My new best friend! posted by Cinderella @ 05:31PM, 11/03/06 Gotta love this stuff. Not crazy about cranberry juice, try cranapple...makes it delicious.. and yes I agree, better vodka, better drink. Try some grey goose and you'll fly away with this batch! Less Tart posted by Ian @ 04:24PM, 11/04/06 To make a less tarty cosmo, try adding some sweetner like sugertwin or powdered suger... So good posted by kat @ 05:20PM, 11/04/06 After work or at the club this is the best drink by far.

Good, but could be better posted by M & D @ 03:41PM, 11/05/06 Okay flavor but lacks color. Suggest a drop of grenadine. Love it! posted by Shonnette @ 09:32AM, 11/09/06 My boyfriend wanted me to try it after he bought the entire seasons of "sex and the city".. carrie's favourite drink... i have never stopped. I have added it as my favourite party drink.... Right right on.... posted by Shey @ 06:59PM, 11/12/06 I just have to say that when you drink it...you feel sooo freaking sexy!!! Yummmyyy. Not enough liquer posted by Casey the bartender @ 01:44AM, 11/13/06 This is an ounce short of vodka. It is supposed to be two ounces of vodka or an eight count with a spout. Oh well, but you're not going to get drunk with this recipe.. And just remember. The reason they cost eight dollars in a bar is because they have so much vodka. Hint Hint.

Cosmopoltian cocktail posted by ~GG @ 04:41PM, 11/20/06 Pretty smoothe after I added 1/2 oz of Grand Mariner and a little more cranberry juice... "Sex in Texas" comes to mind. Yummmm posted by lucy xx @ 11:26AM, 11/22/06 Looks lovely, and make's you feel really sophisticated. A great drink when you're out with the girls. Cranberry Juice posted by Bugaboo @ 12:13AM, 11/23/06 I just pick cranberries from the backyard and squeeze them when i make this drink. Yes of course it matters the magic of the Cosmopolitan isn't released without it, it's like putting diesel in a gasoline engine tsk tsk... with hand squeezed juice, small red fireworks spiral up towards the heavens with each sip, enjoy! best served at night, or in a dark closet with no flammable materials.

Whooa posted by norwaydude @ 05:50AM, 12/10/06 Yeah it's a good drink, BUT that aftertaste is awfull. If the bartender is kind of new to this drink it can literally taste like gasoline. But it tastes strong, and the stronger it taste's the more drunk you get. Great posted by Diane @ 11:16AM, 12/13/06 Greatest drink ever concocked! Had one in Arizona on vacation a couple of years ago and have had to have them since!!! Drink posted by Henry Bagels @ 01:52PM, 12/16/06 Don't smell it it's delicious. Crakalicious Cosmo posted by dixon @ 09:46PM, 12/17/06 I love the way cosmos look & taste. Sex & the city is my all time favorite drink!!! One question what exactly is triple sec?? When i tried to make cosmos on my own i only put part vodka,cranberry juice, lime. I was not aware you use triple sec.

Cosmo Girl posted by Heather @ 10:45AM, 12/19/06 Had my first one of these drinks at a work Christmas Party this year at the beginning of December. It tastes great, and it kicks your ass! Loved it. Plan on having them again on Christmas Day. Cosmo for men posted by Brent @ 09:46PM, 12/22/06 The traditional Cosmo is fine for those whom it serves. To make something truly drinkable fill a tumbler half full of ice, add a tablespoon of pure cranberry juice (unsweetened, pure "stuff""), add about two ounces of lemon-flavored vodka, and top off with regular cranberry juice (Ocean Spray kind that doesn't have any other juices in it other than cranberry juice). Perfect. Drinkable for extended periods. Slightly tart, yet sweet. Little to no hangover guaranteed. I call it the Pierce. Say, "pierce me". Give her another posted by she wants me @ 04:48PM, 12/30/06 Anything that makes women horny is fine in my book.

Try it with white cranberry juice posted by Sha nay nay @ 09:22AM, 12/31/06 Cointreau and white cranberry juice and float a few frozen cranberries in the glass. Confused posted by LookdownGDit @ 04:02PM, 1/05/07 I don't get it, I was afraid of this drink because I ordered it at a Chili's restaurant like a year ago and it was super strong and tasted HORRIBLE. I don't think I even finished it. Than this New Year's, I couldn't think of anything to order (I had had a glass of Cabernet at this point) so I just ordered it. It came out terrific!!! Shamelessly, I ended up drinking 5 within 4 hours. It was nice.... so... just goes to show you how essential it is for the bartender to know what the hell he (or she) is doing. Enjoy! Rose's mix posted by Janice Minsberg @ 09:23PM, 1/10/07 Another suggestion ... try Rose's Cosmo mix ....

50% vodka and 50% mix (per instructins on the bottle) and add a little fresh lime juice. (If you want it less strong ... add a litle water.) It's as good as most restaurant cosmos ... and so easy. I freeking love Cosmo posted by lsns @ 10:44AM, 1/11/07 My favorite drink of all time, mind you they aren't quite cheap lol. The best of the best! posted by Sarah @ 08:47PM, 1/26/07 Try using LEVEL brand vodka - It's all about the vodka!!!! And above they recommended Finlandia Cranberry Vodka - that is NOT a true cosmo. That is a crantini - use just a splash of cranberry to turn this pink! FABULOUS DRINK! So sexy posted by blowin bubblez @ 09:02AM, 1/31/07 It's divine! And has a good kick! After four drinks everyone looks sexy, perfect for a gals night out, but don't force your guy to drink it! I love this drink too.

posted by Ferd @ 08:33PM, 2/01/07 I love this drink too...and I feel like a real lady when I am drinking it...even though I am a man. WHOA! posted by whew @ 06:12PM, 2/12/07 I just had this drink for the first time, and was on a hunt to find out just what it was that I had drank. It was great, and my guy dug it too! FABULOUS! posted by Cruz Hernandez @ 07:49PM, 2/22/07 Thanks to you guys i'll enjoy my nite... LOVE THE COSMO thanks. Eh posted by cosmo fan @ 07:14AM, 2/28/07 It's the only thing that can kick chuck norris's ass. Absolutely the BEST Recipe!

posted by Shelly @ 01:19PM, 3/01/07 This is the best recipe for Cosmos I have found...if you are adventurous and want to give a bit of a savouy flavor to your drink---take a lime and run it round the rim of the glass and dip it in salt (like a margarita). Fantastic flavour...Acapulco Cosmo! Vanilla Absolut posted by Vanilla Girl @ 11:55PM, 3/01/07 Makes it for me. I used half the lime juice, skipped the triple sec and it was all about the vanilla. My favourite posted by DM Malta @ 02:41PM, 3/08/07 Just add a few drops of blackcurrent cordial to enhance more fruit flavours. Just perfect!! My Drink posted by Carl A Robillia @ 08:18PM, 3/15/07 This drink is not just for women. This is my choice. My wife loves it to. Use Grey Goose L'Orange vodka and Grand Marnier. Fresh lime juice.

Don't even think about not chillen the glass and if you use anything other than a real Martini glass I will shoot you myself. Enjoy. Lucky posted by Barry @ 07:15PM, 3/17/07 I always get lucky when my girlfriend and I drink cosmo's. A blessing from heaven!! Try using pomegranate juice instead of cranberry. What a hit! posted by Moakeoni @ 08:55PM, 3/24/07 I made tons of this for a bridal shower today. It was a RAGING success!!! I used Absolute Vodka. 100% Cranberry Juice (not the juice cocktail), GranGala (just like Cointreau but Italian and the same price), and fresh squeezed orange and lime juice (skipped the Rose's Lime). These cocktails were dangerous because they went down way too easy! Very smooth drink. The bride and guests all loved them! Spend the money and get the good vodka and orange liquor and use the fresh fruit and you can't go wrong.

Bitch posted by scottish bastard @ 08:08PM, 3/29/07 Only bitches and fags drink this. I'll stick with single malt Scotch. Cosmo v the rest posted by Jose @ 09:24AM, 3/30/07 I've tried the rest, this ain't the best! The Ladies posted by Rocchio @ 10:26PM, 4/04/07 Not a big fan of the "girly" drink, but i know my lady friends love when i make this for them. ;) Sex and the cityy! posted by Mackenzie @ 08:42PM, 4/08/07 I know it sounds corny, but this is my signature drink as well! I just got into sex and the city and saw that it was carries as well! Great drink for a night with the girls!

Added ingredient posted by Evan @ 03:04AM, 4/09/07 I am a bartender and I like to use grey goose orange, cointreau, cranberry juice, touch of sour mix, sprite, and my secret ingrediant a touch of chambord or razzmatazz....makes it absolutely lustful especially for the ladies. Original sin posted by Hammered @ 09:17PM, 4/20/07 Where have you been al my life? Well no matter, I have you now ! Love the Cosmo posted by Sunny @ 11:22PM, 4/20/07 I love this drink! It is classy, girly, and tastes just great! <3 Rain Vodka is the best posted by sonick @ 06:28PM, 4/21/07 Definately use Cointreau instead of 3sec, the clincher for the Cosmopolitan of a lifetime though is to use Rain Vodka. I HATE vodka neat, and can sip this stuff without even making a face. It's the best.

To go all out, fresh lime juice (2/3 of original quantity), white unsweetened cranberry juice and a generous dash of Blood Orange Bitters. Garnish rim with pink cosmo sugar. Remember, Rain Vodka. Love it.. posted by jenn @ 09:27PM, 4/21/07 I love this drink..its by far my favorite and makes me feel like a real lady! Make it better.... posted by tmama @ 03:37PM, 4/23/07 In case this drink is a little too sweet, replace the triple sec with a splash of soda water! It is the secret to the best tasting appletinis too!! Vanilla vodka posted by vancosmo @ 02:30PM, 4/27/07 Try it with vanilla vodka...even better!

Micky posted by Julie from ENGLAND XX @ 06:06AM, 5/03/07 Just been to NY for 6 days tried my first cosmo made by Micky, a great barman it as absof***inglutely fabulous and I need to be drinking them all the time thanks carrie and Micky . You should use lime and not lemon, some other barman not to be named, used lemon DONT DONT DONT > Here's to NY Cosmo's and SEX IN THE CITY. Classy posted by cosmo lover @ 08:53PM, 5/03/07 This drink is fabulous, when its made right. classy drink for a classy lady. I knew carrie drank these for a reason.... Try a raspberry cosmo posted by susie - bermuda @ 08:56PM, 5/06/07 Replace the normal bacardi with bacardi razz, (raspberry flavoured) it is more than delicious!!!! Cosmopolitan cocktail posted by me @ 12:36PM, 5/09/07 Oh yeah baby this drink is the shit!!!

I've experimented posted by K. @ 08:17PM, 5/09/07 Honestly, I have made a LOT of cosmos, and this recipe is by far the best, the tastiest, and the most worthy of that sex and the city connection ... you don't taste the alcohol, you can drink them all night, your friends don't know what hit them. I used to use regular lime juice, but the Rose's is exactly what is necessary. Cosmo Twist posted by David @ 12:22PM, 5/10/07 Try it with white cranberry juice instead of red. It was a hit with the ladies at my last party. I also use fresh squeezed lime juice as I find Rose's too sweet. Cosmo posted by mellissa @ 04:54PM, 5/10/07 I love this drink. I can use it to rewind at the end of the day. Good for Baby Boomers posted by Young Guy @ 06:20PM, 5/12/07 This drink is great for older people. It makes them thing they are younger and sexy than they really are.

I think that is why Carrie drank them on Sex and the City. Cut the lime posted by Chris @ 05:01PM, 5/15/07 This recipe isn't the best though. Substitute Cointreau for Triple Sec, use fresh lime juice instead of Rose's and cut the lime juice in half (at least). Also, try substituting cherry juice for cranberry for a twist. D.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s. posted by MegzBeth @ 10:35AM, 5/18/07 I absolutley loveee cosmos!! This drink is delicious and great for girls night <3 Fresh lime juice posted by Mac @ 07:10PM, 5/29/07 I would recommend using FRESH LIME JUICE, it really makes all the difference. Also use a quality vodka, like Kettle One and serve up with a sugar rim. Mmmmmm! Chili Cosmopolita posted by Mikey @ 09:06PM, 5/29/07 Try shaking the ingredients with chopped jalepeno chili and serving it with a slice of chili floating on the surface.

It gives it a real backbite. Delicious. Try this as a shot with P.I.N.K Vodka posted by GasGiver @ 01:09AM, 6/02/07 Have this made with P.I.N.K. Vodka (caffeine and guarana infused) and drink as a shot. Better than a Vodka Red Bull.. this will keep you on the dance floor all night and keep you feeling like James Bond - they call it P.I.N.K. 'O Commie. OH yeah Baby I feel good posted by ***** @ 05:03PM, 6/02/07 My fav drink...just made one, and came online to make sure I did the ingredients correctly and of course, I stil remembered. When I order a cosmo at bars, that make it too fufu. When I order a cosom martini, I want a freakin cosmo....these folks on here saying its too strong, well my goodness, its a MARTINI for crying out loud, make a daquri instead!

Totally Awesome posted by Elizabeth @ 04:01AM, 6/03/07 Classy, sophisticated, thirst quenching cocktail. One of the best cocktails around at the mo, fashionable as the people who consume them, truly wonderful, my way favourite. Also I think guys look sexy drinking these too! Only few of them dare try it though!! Cosmoriffic posted by lilblue @ 02:31AM, 6/08/07 Very good choice in impressing the ladies!!! Cosmo's all the way posted by Belinda @ 08:50AM, 6/16/07 What a fab drink excellent for parties, tastes lush. im having them for my birthday this evening. Cosmos Rock! posted by Kat @ 09:59AM, 6/16/07 I love Cosmos they are my absolute favourite drink! They are amazing! Cosmos for the guys posted by Kevin @ 05:06PM, 6/29/07 Ok, it's a lady's drink, so double up the vodka and take it like a man and a splash of Grand Marnier.

...now - it's a man's drink!! The Ultimate!!!!!!!! posted by ed chang @ 07:33PM, 7/31/07 I simply adore this drink and I am a gay chinese man. A hit with me and my partner posted by Ennis @ 08:41AM, 8/04/07 My name is Ennis Del Mar and I live with my partner Jack Twist on a farm in Texas. We love this drink! Jack makes it with Grand Marnier and fresh squeezed lime juice. Oh, and like everybody else said, use a good quality vodka. Absolut or Grey Goose works for us. And yeah, we're gay. And Jack's not dead. Oh HELLLLLLLLL YEA!!!!!!! posted by Francesca @ 08:37PM, 8/11/07 This drink is tha shit. Tip posted by cosmo guy @ 05:50PM, 8/13/07 Use juice from a fresh squeezed lime, not that bottled crap. Yea baby posted by Get Crunk @ 08:54PM, 8/18/07 Liquor that tastes like juice?

Bring it on! Short Shaker posted by Former Bartender Extraordinaire @ 01:53AM, 8/26/07 The best way to make a perfect cosmo every time: Use a short shaker. Fill to top with ice. Pour in vodka till it reaches the top of the ice. As you're pouring the vodka, it's melting the ice a little, so you should end up with a little space at the top of the shaker. Add 1/4 oz of Cointreau, a splash of Lime, and a splash of Cranberry juice. This should bring the liquid level to exactly the top of the shaker. Shake vigorously, then strain into Martini glass. *** While you're making the drink, keep your martini glass in the ice. Then before you pour, run a strip of lemon rind around the lip of the glass, then toss into the glass as garnishment. Makes a perfect Comso every single time. The short little shaker RULES! Lime juice? No Way! Studs posted by DeBeer @ 02:07PM, 10/27/07 What's with you people?

This is not a lady's drink. This is vodka. Both, men and women, drink vodka! Hmm posted by doonut @ 08:38AM, 10/30/07 So, I am probably the only person to ever NOT try one... I will someday before I die though! lol... The Dog's Tuxedo posted by Ms. Big @ 05:21PM, 11/25/07 This drink is awesome. I've only ever ordered it at a bar. I am definitely going to make it at home! A Ladylike Drink posted by Butchie Galore @ 01:08PM, 12/02/07 I am a man, but I feel so ladylike when I drink a cosmo. I may dress in a gown and enjoy one today. UK Cosmopolitan Cocktail recipe | Epicurious.com Finally I can make an awesome Cosmo from scratch by myself! Delicious! Used regular Absolut vodka, Grand Marnier, regular lime and cranberry juices. This recipe is a keeper!

ataramt from Israel / Flag if Inappropriate Riffed on this for a girls nite - unflavored vodka w lite pomegranate/blackberry juice cocktail, rose's lime and splash of Drambuie (!) when I realized I had no Cointreau, triple sec or Grand Marnier. Just the tiny hit of Drambuie gave it a nice complex spike and cut the sweetness. Blackberry garnish w lime slice. It was good enough to make over, and over, and over! A Reviewer from North of Boston / Flag if Inappropriate When I lived in Boston, one of my favorite bars would make me one with no cranberry, and a touch more vodka--I suppose in a modern world, someone will call this a "Citrus Martini," but it was delicious, and great for those of you afraid to hold a pink drink! mcpguru / Flag if Inappropriate Lovely and refreshing! Easily doubled/tripled for guests. Throw some cranberries into each martini glas at Christmas time for a festive look! A Reviewer from Toronto, Canada / Flag if Inappropriate Used Grey Goose L'Orange vodka, cheap triple sec and followed the recipe exactly. It is PERFECT!

123misskit from Eagle Rock, CA / Flag if Inappropriate Perfect Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe Home Page » Recipes » Perfect Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe Perfect Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe 60 comments Not overly sweet or too tart, our cosmopolitan cocktail recipe is perfect to shake up for one or even prepare in advance for a crowd. Jump to the Cosmopolitan Cocktail recipe now or read on to see how we make it. While there are many variations, ours comes from what we (and most of our friends) keep stocked in our pantry. Good vodka, triple sec (although you could use Cointreau) and fresh lime. A twist of sweet fragrant orange peel and you’re set. You May Also Like This: How to make one of our favorite cocktails: The Old Fashioned . See our recipe and tips for making the best Old Fashioned at home. What You Need to Know – Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe When choosing the vodka, go for something mid to high range. We’ll usually stock Stolichnaya or “Stoli,” but use what you know you enjoy. The other thing to remember, here is to use fresh lime juice – not the bottled stuff.

We realize it’s a little more work, but the taste is so much better. Lastly, we love adding a little orange peel to this. Sure, it may look like an unnecessary garnish, but if you do it right, it’s adds a little sweetness and as you go into to take a sip of the cosmopolitan cocktail, you’ll get orange essence, which hides the strength and scent of the vodka. When you add the orange peel, peel it over the drink. This way, any oils that spray out from the orange, fall into the drink. Rubbing the edges of the glass doesn’t hurt either. It’s such a fresh, bright and happy drink. Don’t you think? TAKE A LOOK: You may also like these cocktails Ginger Cosmopolitan Cocktail or this Champagne Cosmopolitan Recipe Recipe updated, originally posted December 2012. Since posting this in 2012, we have tweaked the recipe to be more clear and added a quick recipe video.

– Adam and Joanne 2 1/2 ounces lemon vodka 1 ounce triple sec 1 ounce chilled cranberry juice 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice Ice 1 lemon twist, for garnish How to make this recipe In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice and lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice, shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Pinch the lemon twist over the drink and add to the glass. Cosmopolitan Cocktail Cosmopolitan Cocktail Shake all the ingredients with cracked ice. Pour into a cocktail glass. Ingredients: How do you rate it? Rate Cocktail Leave some comments about the Cosmopolitan i'll feed em to the pigs shall i? by Harold . . . ,,its fabulous . . all girls gone wild with this cocktail drink . . . especially when i make it . . . , ? by bojojoh This can be a great fun cocktail to make if you flambé an orange peel over the top. Cut an inch wide, 2 inch long strip of orange peel.

Hold the orange peel in your thumb and forefinger and hold lighter in front (just touching) for about 3 seconds, then squeeze the peel hard, releasing all the oils which light and set fire. Then wipe around rim of glass and drop in, skin side up. Brilliant garnish! by Dickon Morris This drink went down a storm at a recent cocktail party, enjoy. by Teresa Geraghty its a nice and good drink there r no more comments by meganadh i love cosmopoltian due to me being a fat barbie!!! by Steph mc evoy Actually rather bland in all honesty and only popular due to its pink colour and fame from Sex and the city. Vodka drinkers will probably find drinks like a brown hen or russian seven far tastier if not as physically attractive or fashionable. by Steve Porter Delicious, perfect combination.

by Geoff & Julie Perfect cosmo:50ml Absolut raspberri35ml Cointreauhalf a lime squeased75ml Cranberry juicePut all the ingredients into a boston shaker, muddle in 2 strawberries, add Ice and shake quick and hard, fine strain into a tall martini glass that has been rimmed with sugar, zest with orange peel, and garnish with a slice of strawberry! Perfecto!! by flair it up! This drink is just fantastic so sex in the city! by Char We liked it but it was really strong so added a couple of parts of tonic water and another part of cranberry - it went down a treat! by Fiona too much cranberry original recipe was pink but too often cosmos are served red now. Also must be served w/ lemon vodka. Interesting variant is the Metropolitan w/ kurrant vodka. Flaming orange to finish. by kris this is the best drink ever !!! especially if you go to the LOUNGE in LARGS they make a killer cosmo .

by bella Finish it off by cutting a circle of orange peel, bending it so it is concave and using a lighter to heat it up, after about 10 sec it will spit if u then point it at the glass and squeeze the oils in the orange peel will ignite in a big fireball and coat the surface of the drink giving a nice zesty taste, oh and dnt remove the lighter when u squeeze by Ben Try make it with 1 1/2 parts cointreau, and 1 part vodka (instead of vice versa), add a few drops of sweet n sour mix, its beautiful by Tom Caton For a single serve in a martini glass you can assume 1 part = either 25ml or 35ml depending on the size of your glassware and on how generous you want to be! by RacingGreen Re. first comment. . a part is whatever you want it to be, that's the point. It depends on how many drinks you want to make. As long as the ratios remain the same then it doesn't matter what the measurement is. Just use one and a half times as much vodka as you do cranberry and cointreau. Not too difficult.

by Cosmoboy Think sophistication, think Cosmo; it's that simple. by Ann-Marie When you say part, how much do you mean? a part could mean anything!!!!!!how much in ml? by SwanseBarman I drink these all the time thanks to Sex & thr City. . . . DE-LISH! by Fiona This is the nicest drink ever I first got aquainted in the carribaen and have been hooked ever since must admit its nasty if not mixed properly but perfectly yummie when mixed well!! by kerry Reminds of the a day by the pool in sunny Florida. . . by Rose very tasty,great after taste, the lime juice makes all the difference if prepared correctly. by catherine this is such a chic drink, typical sex and the city and whoever drinks it gets my vote, carrie bradshaw all the way! by hayley Very sharp, extremely tasty drink (when made correctly - which unfortunately doesnt seem to be that often!) ***** by Michael Craig A new age "chic" classic. a versatile drink, gorgeous if made correctly. alot of argument over the perfect garnish. flamed orange peel makes all the difference.

by Chris Kitson (mixologist) Got it's perfest PR via the SATC gals. A cocktail classic which when mixed right is the best by Karen M What Would we do without 'Sex and the city' *** Best Cocktail Ever. . . . . . by Polly I love this drink, its got a sharp edge but a very smooth and fruity taste. I have about four or five in a night out and it tastes just as good as it looks. This is a real elegance drink strictly for the ladies who know they have style and wish to ooze sophistication and glamour! by Joanna The Indigo Bar in Chinatown, Honolulu, presents the mandarin cosmo (using Absolut Mandarin) for the vodka part. Ask barman George for it - its not on the menu. by Drew Lynch I made this with white cranberry juice. It was preferred by most as it was not overy sweet. by David LOOP IN CROYDON ASK 4 KIERON HIS COSMOS ARE JUST HEAVEN HE SHOWED ME HIS BLACK COSMO WHAT A MIND BLOWER by LUCY To Epsimax: Look in frozen section of grocer.

It is hard to find, but some stores do have the pure jucie and not the 'coctail' version. You can also look in the natural foods section and find unsweetened pure cranberry juice. by mellan Easy to drink and beautiful color its good for party, by tomi Hi I'm french and i try to find cranberry juice but it's verry hard to find it. Anybody know how i can find it or can i subsitute it? by Epsimax Yes Yes Yes I love this drink. by RDK Blue Cosmopolitan Recipe - Absolut Drinks What ingredients do you have on hand?

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Question: What is the main alcoholic content of the cocktail Cosmopolitan?
Answer: VODKA