Grand Marnier Cosmopolitan
Description
The Grand Marnier Cosmopolitan is an elegant variation of the classic Cosmopolitan, enhanced with the premium orange liqueur Grand Marnier. This vodka-based cocktail perfectly balances the tartness of cranberry juice, the freshness of lime, and the deep orange flavor of Grand Marnier. With its beautiful pink color and aromatic profile, it's a sophisticated drink perfect for special occasions.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1990年代）
Based on the Cosmopolitan created by New York bartenders in the 1990s, this variation emerged from a desire for a more sophisticated flavor using Grand Marnier. The premium orange liqueur adds depth and complexity to the cocktail.
Birth Date Meaning
Born optimist
The elegant orange aroma and vibrant color express a positive and bright personality
Famous Quotes
- "I want to be cosmopolitan like a Cosmopolitan - urban and sophisticated" - Sarah Jessica Parker
Trivia
- Grand Marnier was created in France in 1880 as a premium orange liqueur
- A variation of the classic Cosmopolitan replacing triple sec with Grand Marnier
- The Cosmopolitan gained worldwide fame through 'Sex and the City'
- Grand Marnier is named after Marguerite Grande Marnier, granddaughter of founder Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle
- The Cosmopolitan became hugely popular in 1990s New York
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Vodka - 30 ml
- Grand Marnier - 10 ml
- Cranberry Juice - 10 ml
- Lime Juice - 10 ml
Instructions:
- Pour vodka into the shaker
- Add Grand Marnier
- Add cranberry juice
- Add fresh lime juice
- Add ice and shake vigorously
- Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass
- Garnish with orange peel or lime wheel