Gary Regan's Recipe for the Cosmopolitan Cocktail |
Cosmopolitans (photo by Filiford, courtesy of morgueFile.com)
A pretty sight in a martini glass, the Cosmopolitan has settled into the popular imagination as a drink emblematic of urban glamour and sophistication. Just the thing for a successful gal to sip when she’s putting weekly stresses behind her early on a Friday evening.
The origins of the venerable cocktail are somewhat disputed. It is likely that the drink was created independently by different bartenders some 30 years ago. The cosmopolitan gained popularity in the 1990s, when it was popularized among young women by its frequent mention on the television program “Sex and the City.” Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), “Hi, I'd like a cheeseburger, please, a large fries and a Cosmopolitan.”
We know of no bitter controversy as to what should be in a Cosmo, as it’s come to be called, but we wanted to hear from our friend Gary Regan to get his expertise on the matter. He authored the much acclaimed, The Joy of Mixology, so we eagerly look to his hard-earned wisdom in the matter of mixing spirits.
In the recipe Gary included in his classic book he limits the amount of cranberry juice to 1 or 2 dashes for color, keeping the flavors of the spirits and the lime juice from becoming too dim on the palate. Traditionalists can stick with the 1½ ounces of cranberry juice often employed, but more flexible souls should be pleasantly surprised by a serving of Gary’s version.
Ingredients for 1 Drink
• 1½ Ounce citrus vodka
• 1 Ounce Triple Sec
• ½ Ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 to 2 Dashes cranberry juice for color
• Garnish with a lime wedge
Preparation
1) Combine ingredients in a shaker
2) Add ice and shake until chilled
3) Strain in to a chilled cocktail glass
Gary Regan Himself
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