Ketel One Cosmopolitan

Ketel One Cosmopolitan is a canned version of the classic vodka, cranberry and citrus cocktail, made by Ketel One. The can is pre-mixed and ready to open. It has no shaker, no lime to squeeze and no bottle of cranberry juice to buy. The brand's name on the label points to a vodka base, which is the spirit this drink is built around. Expect the usual Cosmopolitan balance: tart cranberry up front, a bright citrus edge, and a dry, clean finish from the vodka. Canned versions of this drink tend to sit a little rounder and softer than a bar-made one, because the ingredients are blended and carbonation is usually left out. The colour is typically a pale pink to red. This listing doesn't give an ABV, so check the can for the exact strength. Serve it well chilled, and keep it in the fridge until you open it. The simplest route is to drink it straight from the can. To pour it, use a rocks glass over a few large ice cubes, which dilute slowly and keep the tartness from going flat. A chilled coupe or martini glass also works, and then you skip the ice. A twist of orange or a lime wheel is a fair garnish, though the drink doesn't need one. The tartness suits salty, rich, fried or creamy food. Think sushi, shrimp cocktail, soft cheeses, charcuterie, or a plate of fries or chicken. It also fits easily into a cooler bag, so it's a practical pick for picnics, rooftop evenings, a friend's dinner table or a pre-dinner round when nobody wants to mix drinks. If you're picking up a few, keep a couple in the fridge so one is cold when you want it.