Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Today we're discussing the rise and fall of the Cosmopolitan! Considered by some as the first modern classic cocktail, the Cosmo is a drink every bartender should be familiar with. Feelings are mixed on the cosmo, but we can’t deny the impact it had on cocktail culture. I have a soft spot for the Cosmopolitan because it's been with me since I first started bartending (not literally). Cheers, everyone!
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
AG1: 0:35
The Rise: 1:35
The Fall: 3:30
The Booze: 7:03
The Recipe: 8:32
Sips & Sign off: 9:23
THE COSMOPOLITAN RECIPE 8:32
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Valentine Vodka
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Luxardo Triplum Triple Sec
1/2 oz. (15 ml) cranberry juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lime juice
Orange oil & lime wheel for garnish
THE TOOLS
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My go-to large shaking tin: amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: amzn.to/3qecbe5
Hawthorne strainer: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/oxo-steel-cocktail-strainer
Fine mesh strainer: amzn.to/4akT1dn
Rubber bar mat (6"x12"): amzn.to/3h2IJER
The coupe: amzn.to/378o4xk
Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Jacob Swain
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Mike Russo
Bdxman
Alex Smith
Matt Dougherty
Michael Cooney
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Callum Evans
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Alex Rosenberg
Silverio
Al Gailey
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Antonio Moreno
Connie & Rob Chapin
David McDermitt
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Kévin Cruagnès
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Today we're discussing the rise and fall of the Cosmopolitan! Considered by some as the first modern classic cocktail, the Cosmo is a drink every bartender should be familiar with. Feelings are mixed on the cosmo, but we can’t deny the impact it had on cocktail culture. I have a soft spot for the Cosmopolitan because it's been with me since I first started bartending (not literally). Cheers, everyone!
Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 houseofbitterbear.com
Try my grenadine & falernum 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum
Don’t forget the merch! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/anders-erickson-collection
Join us on Patreon 👉 patreon.com/anderserickson
My newsletter: anderserickson.com
Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
AG1: 0:35
The Rise: 1:35
The Fall: 3:30
The Booze: 7:03
The Recipe: 8:32
Sips & Sign off: 9:23
THE COSMOPOLITAN RECIPE 8:32
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Valentine Vodka
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Luxardo Triplum Triple Sec
1/2 oz. (15 ml) cranberry juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lime juice
Orange oil & lime wheel for garnish
THE TOOLS
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My go-to large shaking tin: amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: amzn.to/3qecbe5
Hawthorne strainer: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/oxo-steel-cocktail-strainer
Fine mesh strainer: amzn.to/4akT1dn
Rubber bar mat (6"x12"): amzn.to/3h2IJER
The coupe: amzn.to/378o4xk
Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Jacob Swain
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Mike Russo
Bdxman
Alex Smith
Matt Dougherty
Michael Cooney
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Callum Evans
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Alex Rosenberg
Silverio
Al Gailey
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Antonio Moreno
Connie & Rob Chapin
David McDermitt
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Kévin Cruagnès
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/anderserickson
Follow Me:
Web: anderserickson.com
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Twitter: twitter.com/anderserickson_
Visit athleticgreens.com/anderserickson for a free year supply of vitamin travel packs with first purchase!
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
