4 Cocktail Recipes To Try If You Love Cosmopolitan Cocktail

Author: Ashifa Bano

Five colorful cocktails with garnishes are displayed on a table in front of a cushioned outdoor sofa, each in a different style of glass.

Do you love sipping Cosmopolitan cocktails? Then you are in for a treat! We have curated a list of 4 cocktail recipes that you will surely enjoy if you love Cosmo. Ready? Let’s dive in!

Cosmopolitan Cocktail Fans: 4 Must-Try Cocktail Recipes to Satisfy Your Palate

1. Kamikaze Cocktail Recipe

A blue cocktail with a lemon slice and yellow straw sits by a window with city lights in the background and a vase of dried plants beside it.

A no-nonsense vodka cocktail that will take your mind for an exciting ride! “Kamikaze” word refers to “divine wind” in Japanese. It’s quite similar to Cosmopolitan, minus the cranberry. This delectable concoction is sure to please anyone who loves Cosmo. Here’s an easy cocktail recipe that you can try to make this cocktail at home: Ingredients: - Ketel One Vodka - 60ml - Triple Sec (Orange Liqueur) - 22ml - Lime juice - 22ml - Lime wedge - 1 - Ice Method: - Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice - Measure and pour Ketel One vodka, triple sec, and freshly squeezed lime juice into it - Shake well until the ingredients are nicely combined - Strain into shot/martini glasses - Garnish with a lime wedge if needed

2. West Side Cocktail Recipe

A coupe glass filled with a pale yellow cocktail sits on a plate with a halved lemon, honey dipper, metal jigger, and a jar of honey nearby.

When the Cosmopolitan cocktail met the Sidecar, the West Side cocktail was born! Crafted by bartender Dushan Zaric from New York, this delightful drink will impress even the most discerning connoisseurs. Here’s an easy recipe you can try to make this cocktail at home: Ingredients: - Smirnoff Vodka: 60ml - Lemon juice - 30ml - Simple Syrup - 15ml - Fresh mint leaves - 6-8 - Mint sprig - 1 - Club soda - Top up - Ice Method: - Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice - Pour vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup and mint leaves into the shaker - Shake until the ingredients are well combined - Strain into a chilled coupe glass - Top up with club soda - Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve!

3. Como Rita Cocktail Recipe

Two red cocktails in martini glasses with orange peel garnishes, next to a glass of lime wedges and a small plate with lime slices, on a wooden surface against a dark background.

Created by the bartender, Armando Zapata, this delectable cocktail replaces vodka in a Cosmopolitan cocktail recipe with tequila. Fuelled by the fruity, sweet, and earthy flavours of Tequila, this captivating cocktail is a must-try for all those who enjoy the classic Cosmo! Here’s an easy cocktail recipe that you can try to make this cocktail at home: Ingredients: - Don Julio Blanco Tequila - 45ml - Triple Sec - 15ml - Cranberry juice - 30ml - Lime Juice - 15ml - Lemon twist - 1 Method: - Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice - Measure and pour Don Julio Blanco tequila, triple sec, cranberry juice and lime juice into the shaker - Shake well to combine - Strain into a chilled coupe glass - Garnish with a lemon twist and serve

4. Blue Cosmo Cocktail Recipe

Visually stunning and palate-pleasing, Blue Cosmo is a twist on the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail recipe with an addition of Blue Curaçao. It’s pretty simple to make and adds fun to any house party! If you enjoy sipping Cosmos, then you cannot miss this one! Here’s an easy cocktail recipe that you can try to make this cocktail at home: Ingredients: - Ketel One Vodka: 60ml - White Cranberry Juice - 45ml - Blue Curaçao - 22.5ml - Lime juice - 15ml - Orange twist - 1 - Ice Method: - Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice - Measure and pour Ketel One Vodka, white cranberry juice, Blue Curaçao, and lime juice into the shaker - Shake well to combine - Strain into a martini glass - Garnish with an orange twist and serve And that’s a wrap! That was our roundup of delicious cocktail recipes that you can mix at home if you love Cosmopolitan cocktails! Try crafting these cocktails at home and let us know how it went!

Ashifa Bano

Ashifa Bano is a drinks writer who enjoys exploring classic spirits and modern cocktails in a clear, down-to-earth way. She writes about flavour, simple techniques, and the small details that make a good drink worth enjoying, always with an eye on balance and responsible drinking.