Cosmopolitan
Ingredients
Make
07
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~121 g
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Created by: Cheryl Cooke
Source: Miami
Year: 1985
Drink size: ≈ 221 ml
Strength: ≈ 15% ABV
Alcohol: 32 ml (26 g)
Same alcohol as: 81 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 11 g (4.8%) [aka 2.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.78%
Citrus: Balanced
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