Cosmopolitan

Instructions

1. Add vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
3. Double strain into a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with a flamed orange twist.

Notes

The modern Cosmopolitan was perfected by Toby Cecchini at the Odeon in New York in 1987 and became a cultural phenomenon through Sex and the City. Use just enough cranberry to tint the drink pink — it should be tart, not sweet. Citrus vodka and Cointreau are the classic choices.