The Rise and Fall of the COSMOPOLITAN - a history & recipe @AndersErickson
The Rise and Fall of the COSMOPOLITAN - a history & recipe  @AndersErickson
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

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