10 Cosmopolitan Drinks Variations That You’ll Want To Drink All Summer

Sipping on cocktails is such a nice thing to do – especially when Spring has finally arrived! The Cosmopolitan aka ‘Cosmo’ is probably one of the trendiest and most well-known cocktails: its iconic recipe remains unchanged – 4 cl of vodka, 2 cl of orange liquor, 2cl of Cranberry juice and 1 cl of lime juice. The story behind the cocktail goes back to the 1960s, but it has been made undeniably famous by the HBO show Sex & The City– the girl squad of the series baptised Saturday their ‘Cosmopolitan day’. Considered as a feminine drink – it is very pink-, it has been reinvented a lot of times to suit the taste of every modern woman.

Here are 10  variations of the iconic Cosmopolitan cocktail.

1. Black Cosmo

Try this Cosmopolitan drink with a subtle taste of grape and pear.

Method for 1 cocktail: 

0.50 Oz of lemon juice

0.50 Oz of Cointreau

1 Oz of black grape juice

1 Oz of pear Vodka Absolut

Shake in a shaker with some ice. Add complimentary topping.

2. Kiwi Green Cosmo

This neon green Cosmopolitan is great for summer days. Original and slightly acid, the Kiwi Green Cosmo will not leave you indifferent.

Method for 1 drink:

4 cubes of Kiwi

0.50 Oz of Lemon juice

0.25 Oz of cane syrup

0.50 Oz of Mindoro melon liquor

1 Oz of white grape juice

1 Oz Of Vodka Smirnoff

Shake in a shaker with some ice. Add complementary topping.

3. White Cosmo

The White Cosmo is a delicious variation – smoother and less acid than the traditional cocktail.

Method for 1 drink: 

0.50 Oz of lemon juice

0.25 Oz of cane syrup

0.25 Oz of Cointreau

1 Oz of white Cranberry juice

1 Oz Of Vodka Smirnoff

Shake in a shaker with some ice. Add complementary toppings.

4. The ‘Paris’

Let’s put it simply: fruity & original.

Method for 1 drink:

0.50 Oz of Lemon juice

0.25 Oz cane syrup

0.50 Oz of Midori melon liquor

1 Oz of white cranberry juice

1 Oz of Raspberry Vodka Smirnoff

Shake in a shaker with ice. Add complementary some toppings.

5. Blue Cosmo

Cosmic blue for a blue Cosmopolitan… try this variation and have fun by preparing blue and pink cocktails- ideal for a gender party.

Method for 1 drink: 

1 oz Vodka Absolut Lemon

1 oz of white cranberry juice

0.50 oz of Curacao

0.25 oz of lime

Add some orange zest.

Shake in a shaker with ice. Add some complementary toppings.

6. Purple Cosmo

This Cosmo variation is worth trying. Not that different from the original Cosmo, prepare it if you just fancy a little change of taste (and colour).

Method: 

1 Part Absolut Vodka

1½ Parts White Cranberry Juice

⅔ Part Violet Liqueur

¼ Part Lime Juice

7. Sweet Cosmo

Taste a magic Cosmo!

Method for 1 drink:

5 Gr of Candyfloss

0.50 Oz  of lemon juice

0.25 Oz of Barley Water cordial

0.50 Oz of Cointreau

1 Oz of white cranberry juice

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1 Oz of Ketel One Lemon Vodka

1 Oz of Schweppes

Shake in a shaker with some ice. Add complementary toppings.

8.  Chocolate Delight Cosmo

Try this chocolaty and spicy variation on a cool summer night.

Method:

4 cubes of ginger

0.25 Oz of cane syrup

0.50 Oz of chocolate liquor

0.50 Oz of milk

0.50 Oz of 10% cream

1 Oz of pear vodka absolut

Shake in a shaker with some ice. Add complementary toppings.

9. Strawberry Cosmo

Method for 1 drink: 

0.50 Oz of lemon juice

0.50 Oz of cane syrup

0.50 Oz of Chambord liquor

1 Oz of cranberry juice

1 Oz of Vodka Smirnoff

4 strawberries

Shake in a shaker with some ice. Add complementary toppings.

10. Tangerine Cosmo

Try this fruity and fresh alternative of a cosmopolitan drink this summer.

2 Basil leaves

0.50 Oz of lemon juice

0.50 Oz of cane syrup

1 Oz of raspberry/ cranberry juice

1 Oz tangerine vodka absolute

Shake in a shaker with some ice. Add complementary toppings.

Which Cosmopolitan Variation Would You Try? Let Us Know In The Comments Section Below!

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