Cosmopolitan cocktail

The Cosmopolitan, often called the 'Cosmo,' is a popular pink-hued cocktail known for its balanced, tart-sweet flavor profile. Its classic ingredients include vodka, triple sec (or Cointreau), cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice, typically served in a chilled martini glass with a lime wheel garnish. The drink is widely credited to have originated in the United States in the 1970s, gaining massive global popularity in the 1990s.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a cocktail, it is high in simple carbohydrates and sugars from the fruit juices and liqueur, with no significant fat or protein. A standard serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, derived almost entirely from alcohol and sugar.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	5 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Folate	10 mcg
Potassium	50 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg

Per 1 cocktail (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Cosmopolitan's cultural peak was cemented by its frequent appearance on the TV show *Sex and the City*, becoming an iconic symbol of 1990s urban sophistication. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of an 'empty calorie' drink, providing energy from sugar and alcohol with minimal vitamins or minerals.