Rajan Bhattacharya
January 11, 2025
The classic cocktail – made with a combination of vodka, cranberry juice, lime and orange liqueur, has long been a popular choice. The variations in the cosmopolitan cocktail provides distinct flavour profiles, offering unique twists to the original drink. *All concoctions listed use 30ml liquor measurements. Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.
Swapping orange liqueur for blood orange juice, the flavour profile of this concoction features a tangy, slightly bitter citrus taste, providing depth and complexity with a vibrant, rich colour.
A twist for the holiday season, this variation uses fresh pomegranate juice which adds a tart yet slightly sweet flavour and infuses a deep, red hue.
A relatively delicate version, this mix uses white cranberry juice instead of the classic red to deliver a crisp, lighter profile with a mellow tartness, highlighting the smoothness of the liquor.
A sparkling take on the cosmopolitan cocktail, the Cosmobellini uses prosecco in place of soda to provide a slightly dry, effervescent variation of the classic.
Use strawberry purée or fresh muddled strawberries to add a sweet, fruity twist for a berry-forward taste, that balances the tartness of cranberry.
Incorporate muddled raspberries or raspberry liqueur in this variation since the tart notes of raspberry complements the zesty lime for a slightly sweet yet sharp flavour.