Art Of Pour Cosmopolitan

Art Of Pour Cosmopolitan is a ready-to-drink take on the classic Cosmopolitan, bottled by Esplanda so the cocktail can be poured without measuring or shaking. The listing gives no ABV, ingredient list or tasting notes, so what follows describes the style in general. A Cosmopolitan is traditionally built from vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice and lime. Expect a tart-leaning pink drink: cranberry up front, a citrus lift from the lime and orange, and a clean spirit base underneath. Serve it well chilled, and keep the bottle in the fridge until pouring. A pre-mixed cocktail like this is made to be served cold and undiluted, and ice in the glass can thin the balance. The classic way to serve it is straight up, with no ice in the glass. If you want it colder or slightly more diluted, shake it briefly over ice and strain it, but this is optional. The traditional glass is a stemmed cocktail coupe or a V-shaped martini glass. The stem keeps your hand from warming the drink, and the wide bowl brings out the citrus aroma. Chilling the glass in the freezer for a few minutes beforehand helps keep it cold. A lime wheel or a strip of orange peel is the usual garnish. Twisting the peel over the surface releases its oils, which adds fresh citrus aroma. For food, the tartness suits salty and fried snacks such as shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, salted nuts and soft cheeses. Dishes with some citrus or a light spice also go well, since they can handle the cranberry's acidity.