#NationalCosmopolitanDay

[rabbitcruiser]

Cosmopolitan Day

Cosmopolitans are probably one of the most famous cocktails out there, where people can go out at night and enjoy and fun night dancing, laughing, and singing in clubs. If you love cosmos, then you’ll love Cosmopolitan Day. This drink has been making the rounds for a while, and it highlights the 90’s as one of the best drinks of its time. Let’s check out Cosmopolitan Day.

History of Cosmopolitan Day

Although the day itself is coined by freelancer writer, Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, who writes about non-traditional holidays, the history of the Cosmo itself is very murky. According to Vinepair.com, the first tracked origins of the cosmo go back to the late nineteenth century, where a cocktail known as the Daisy emerged as a drink with a recipe that called for spirit, sweetener and citrus. Although this isn’t exactly a cosmo, a more direct line for its origins comes from 1968, when Ocean Spray wanted to advertise cranberry juice to adults. They named the drink “The Harpoon” and it called for an ounce of vodka, an ounce of cranberry and a squeeze of lime, which was close to the Cosmo recipe but missed the Cointreau and/or Triple Sec.

Although legends differ that the Cosmo came from the gay subculture of Miami Beach, Florida and Provincetown, Massachusetts, the formal invention of the drink is credited to a bartender named Toby Cecchini, who made the drink while working at the famous Odeon in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood in 1987. It’s popularity spread into celebrity culture, where it ended up in The Rainbow Room, where Madonna is pictured drinking it at a Grammy after party. However, it was brought into mainstream culture by the famous Tv Show Sex and the City, where it appeared multiple times throughout the show, creating a cultural impact on the U.S.

How to Celebrate Cosmopolitan Day

Want a Cosmo? Here’s an amazing recipe you can easily make at home. In a cocktail shaker, mix 1 ½ ounces vodka (or citrus vodka), 1 ounce Cointreau orange liqueur, ½ ounce lime juice (fresh), and ¼ ounce cranberry juice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass dipped in sugar, then garnish with an orange peel and viola! Cosmo’s can be as strong or tame as you like it, but because it has vodka in it, it isn’t exactly the most innocent drink out there as far as cocktails go.

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[pjrobesq]

She made this one chock full of @chopinvodka for #nationalcosmopolitanday !! (at Silver Strings) https://www.instagram.com/p/COmPOJEpQpwISvfsSclMVdM2TllpZJkr5Dt_zk0/?igshid=j4kd5q3cvxqs

[nobertsales]

National Cosmopolitan Day! * The roots of the Cosmopolitan came from a drink called the Daisy from the 1930’s.  This version had gin, cointreau, lemon juice and raspberry syrup.  Similar but sweeter than our Cosmo. * The Cosmo was popularized by the movie Sex and the City, since it was a favorite drink of the actors in the series. * Before Carrie Bradshaw and friends enjoyed the drink, it was enjoyed by Madonna and other celebrities. * Even though Tony Cecchini is often credited as the creator of the Cosmo, the history is rather murky. Some think the origins go back to late 19th century. #NationalCosmopolitanDay #Cosmopolitan #Food #Drink #FoodSolutions #FoodService #FoodServiceSolutions #FoodSales #WeKnowFood #DisposableSolutions #NonFoodSolutions #FoodConsultant #FoodDude #FoodOfTheDay #DrinkOfTheDay #NobertSales @NobertSales (at Germantown, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/COmHelglZcl/?igshid=17nqn63arqmru

[mytipsyturvy]

Daily MCO Drink #414, MCO Day #416: COS@OPOLITAN DAISY, made with 2 parts Widges dry gin, 1/2 part lemon juice, 1/4 part Giffard Framboise liqueur, 1/2 part Cointreau, shaken over ice and strained. Happy Cosmopolitan Day! I’ve made the modern version of the drink (the one with cranberry) before, so I went back in time to 1933, to one of the earliest mentions of a drink called the Cosmopolitan. According the bartender/author Cheryl Charming, who ‘aggressively researched’ the history of the Cosmopolitan, this drink appeared in the 1933 book ‘Pioneers of Mixing Drinks at Elite Bars’, but she doesn’t think it’s an ancestor of the modern Cosmo that the girls in ‘Sex In The City’ loved so much. Anyway, it’s a nice enough drink, quite balanced and tasty, though I thought it would be more pink than that. #cosmopolitan #nationalcosmopolitanday #gin #gincocktail #cocktails #dailyMCOdrink #tipsyturvygin #tipsyturvycocktails #mytipsyturvy #cointreau #widges #widgesgin #giffard https://www.instagram.com/p/COkljESp0DV/?igshid=1pfws7dsinv6g

[mixingwithmanny]

#nationalcosmopolitanday . . COSMOPOLITAN also called “ Cosmo” by aficionados, this extremely popular has become a classic, The original was a tart concussion of citrus vodka, Lime juice, Cointreau to sweeten, and cranberry juice, used merely to add a slight blush of colour. . You will find the most recipes have evolved into deep-pink variations emphasizing the cranberry juice. . Original Cosmopolitan 1.25 oz @graygoosevodka 1.25 oz Cointreau 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice 1 or 2 Dashes Cranberry Juice Lemon Twist . Shake all the ingredients will vigorously with ice, double strain into a chill cocktail glass garnished with a lemon twist. #cheers #cosmo #drinkresponsibly #mannyxologist (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5TVW-pbJ3/?igshid=19xoax0lq9oq5

[vodkagirlatx]

"Why did we ever stop drinking these?" Miranda wonders after taking a sip of the Cosmopolitans they made famous during the Sex and the City series. "'Cause everyone else started," Carrie replies. . Don't stop! One of my first vodka cocktails ever was a Cosmopolitan also known as a Cosmo. Anyone who ever watched the series full of shoes, sex and friendships, I'm sure also has had one of these iconic cocktails. I still enjoy one from time to time and while drinking it I've also asked myself 'Why don't I drink these more often?!' #nationalcosmopolitanday #nationalcosmod #cosmoday #sexandthecity #cosmo @sjp . . #vodka #allthevodka #vodkaoclock #vodkatime #vodkagirl #zipkick #fohr #drinks #spirits #cocktails #bloglife #blogger #atxlatinabloggers #txblogger #atxbloggers Spreading the #vodkalove one shot at a time in the #ATX and beyond https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLUxJnF6WH/?igshid=30h78a90oc2j

[sipwatchtravel]

Happy #NationalCosmopolitanDay from @pikebar! #SexAndTheCity pushed Cosmopolitans into popularity during their reign on HBO 1998-2004. For those who don't know and would like to celebrate at home, here's how you make a cosmopolitan: 2oz Citron vodka 1/2oz Cointreau 3/4oz cranberry juice 1/4oz fresh lime juice One sip of this cosmo I'm transported right back to my younger days of Cosmos with the girls, fewer pounds and Trump was just a NY real estate mogul trying to get a reality show. Good times... Anyway, I urge you to mix one (or 2) up for yourselves tonight, turn on @bravotv and watch the epic, first time ever, #RHOAreunion Part 4. SO excited! #RHOA #classiccocktails #cocktailhunter #cocktailporn #vodka #retrorowlb #4thStreetLB #ontheclock #sipwatchtweet #cosmopolitan #cosmos (at Pike Restaurant and Bar)

[popartdiva]

Instead of your normal #Cosmopolitan, why not a molecular Spoonful of Cosmo on #NationalCosmopolitanDay? http://bit.ly/SpoonfulOfCosmopolitan

[girlsirlpodcast]

Celebrate National Cosmopolitan Day With Our Easy Recipe

Live out your Sex and the City fantasy, by following our recipe to create an easy cosmopolitan drink 🍹 #nationalcosmopolitanday

Cosmopolitans are the perfect combination of sweet and tart flavours – plus they are the ultimate sophisticated drink in a bar. Channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw and celebrate National Cosmopolitan Day by following our easy Cosmopolitan cocktail.  There are so many variations, but this one is simple to follow. All the ingredients you need are: Vodka (substitute Orange Juice or Pink Lemonade…

[rabbitcruiser]

National Cosmopolitan Day

Mix together vodka, Cointreau orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice, shake in a cocktail shaker, and enjoy one of the most popular drinks, the Cosmo.

Cosmopolitans are probably one of the most famous cocktails out there, where people can go out at night and enjoy a bit of fun at night while dancing, laughing, and singing in clubs. For those delightful people who enjoy drinking a cosmo either on a regular basis or just every once in a while, this day is definitely worth celebrating!

It’s time to check out National Cosmopolitan Day!

History of National Cosmopolitan Day

This drink has been making the rounds for a while, and it highlights the 90’s as one of the best drinks of its time. Although the day itself was coined by freelancer writer, Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, who writes about non-traditional holidays, the history of the Cosmo itself is very murky.

It seems that some researchers think that the first tracked origins of the Cosmopolitan drink go back to the late nineteenth century, where a cocktail known as the Daisy emerged as a drink with a recipe that called for spirit, sweetener and citrus. Although this isn’t exactly a Cosmo, it is easy to see how Daisy might be a distant ancestor.

A more direct line for the origins of this drink hails back to the year 1968, when Ocean Spray, one of the main cranberry companies in the United States, wanted to advertise cranberry juice to adults. At the time they named the drink “The Harpoon” and it called for an ounce of vodka, an ounce of cranberry juice, and a squeeze of lime. While this was certainly closer to the Cosmo recipe, it was still missing the Cointreau and/or Triple Sec.

Although legends differ that the Cosmopolitan may have spawned from the gay subculture of Miami Beach, Florida and Provincetown, Massachusetts (where cranberries actually grow!), those can be difficult to prove. Another story credits the invention of the drink to a bartender named Toby Cecchini, who made the drink while working at the famous and trendy Odeon bar in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood in 1987. But, honestly, it’s really hard to tell who truly made it because the drink seems to have evolved over time.

The Cosmopolitan’s popularity spread into celebrity culture, and it eventually ended up in The Rainbow Room, where Madonna is pictured drinking it at an after-party for the Grammy Awards. Even after that it was still a bit obscure until it was brought into mainstream culture by the famous television show Sex and the City, where it appeared multiple times throughout the series, creating a cultural impact on viewers in the United States and, eventually, all over the world.

Cosmos can be as strong or tame as is personally preferred, but because it has vodka in it, it isn’t exactly the most innocent drink out there as far as cocktails go. In any case, it’s time to celebrate!

How to Celebrate National Cosmopolitan Day

Get started with the National Cosmopolitan Day celebrations with these ideas:

Make a Cosmopolitan at Home

Of course, the most obvious way to celebrate this day is by indulging in a Cosmopolitan, which sounds more difficult to make than it is. Don’t be afraid to try out this amazing recipe that can easily be made at home:

In a cocktail shaker, mix 1 1/2 ounces vodka (or citrus vodka), 1 ounce Cointreau orange liqueur, 1/2 ounce lime juice (fresh), and 1/4 ounce cranberry juice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass dipped in sugar, then garnish with an orange peel and enjoy this delicious treat!

Celebrate with Pink

For many people, one of their favorite things about Cosmo is its color. The cranberry juice in the drink makes it a perfect hue of bright pink. And a proper celebration of this day would certainly include dressing from head to toe in Cosmo Pink! Dig into that closet and choose a hot pink pantsuit, a Fuschia blouse or a pink scarf that gives a nod to the day’s vibe. Other fun ways to get into the Cosmo Day vibe can be by decorating the house, car or office cubicle with all sorts of different things in pink.

Get Creative with Cosmopolitans

Just because this drink has a basic recipe doesn’t mean that it always has to be the same! Take it to the next level by including unique and different ingredients that allow the Cosmo to absolutely shine! Try these ideas out for a unique take on this classic pink drink:

White Cosmopolitan. Uncomfortable drinking something that is so…pink? Well this version might just suit! Simply use a white cranberry juice instead of the pink version and, just for fun, add in a little bit of flavor by using a citrus vodka. City Flowers Cosmopolitan. Instead of cranberry, go for a flowery flavor by including elderflower liqueur with lemon and grapefruit juices.

Kiwi Green Cosmopolitan. Mindoro Melon Liqueur, lemon juice, white grape juice and delightful chunks of kiwi fruit make this drink into something super special.

French Cosmopolitan. Making things a bit more sophisticated, this drink substitutes the Cointreau and uses Grand Marinier as the orange liqueur. Then garnish with the peel from an orange, lemon or lime.

Share Cosmo Day with Friends

It seems that in order to make National Cosmopolitan Day a proper celebration, it needs to be shared! Get some coworkers to go out for drinks after clocking out, or grab some friends and invite them out for a round of Cosmopolitans after dinner. Let everyone know that it’s Cosmo Day, and don’t forget to share pictures on social media of drinking those fancy cocktails with friends!

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[pjrobesq]

Happy #nationalcosmopolitanday people!!! @kettleonesfinest @underarmour @uafish @matchbox369 (at Matchbox Restaurants) https://www.instagram.com/p/COl6mPgJvdFf-dZE4XiS5r2_Z74w4lXAdu-M3I0/?igshid=12xrfoh7nwwas

[nobertsales]

It’s National Cosmopolitan Day! Though this drink's origin is often-disputed, the most recognized creation of the Cosmo is credited to Toby Cecchini, of The Odeon in Manhattan in 1987. According to Kyle Ford, a rep for Cointreau, he was “introduced to the Cosmopolitan by co-worker Melissa Huffsmith. #NationalCosmopolitanDay 🍸 #NobertSales @NobertSales (at Germantown, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5-kmKgZtg/?igshid=16u4abrpa6bcf

[drive-thru-homie]

•Today is National Cosmopolitan Day! The Cosmopolitan, or better known simply as the “Cosmo,” is a cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice. The sweet, pink drink was invented in 1987 by a bartender named Toby Cecchini. Though variations of the Cosmopolitan were invented prior to this, Cecchini’s concoction became formally known as the popular beverage we all know as the Cosmo.

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@labrujanyc stops by to invite you to @cosmopoliscollective debut show at @silvanaharlem #worldmusic #spokenword #labruja @sitachay #nationalcosmopolitanday (at Parkchester, Bronx)

[vodkagirlatx]

Missed #nationalcosmopolitanday yesterday but do enjoy a cosmo any day! Cheers! #vodka #allthevodka #vodkalove #atx #vodkaoclock #vodkaologist #vodkatime #spirits #cocktails

[rabbitcruiser]

National Cosmopolitan Day 

Mix together vodka, Cointreau orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice, shake in a cocktail shaker, and enjoy one of the most popular drinks, the Cosmo.

Cosmopolitans are probably one of the most famous cocktails out there, where people can go out at night and enjoy a bit of fun at night while dancing, laughing, and singing in clubs. For those delightful people who enjoy drinking a cosmo either on a regular basis or just every once in a while, this day is definitely worth celebrating!

It’s time to check out National Cosmopolitan Day!

History of National Cosmopolitan Day

This drink has been making the rounds for a while, and it highlights the 90’s as one of the best drinks of its time. Although the day itself was coined by freelancer writer, Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, who writes about non-traditional holidays, the history of the Cosmo itself is very murky.

It seems that some researchers think that the first tracked origins of the Cosmopolitan drink go back to the late nineteenth century, where a cocktail known as the Daisy emerged as a drink with a recipe that called for spirit, sweetener and citrus. Although this isn’t exactly a Cosmo, it is easy to see how Daisy might be a distant ancestor.

A more direct line for the origins of this drink hails back to the year 1968, when Ocean Spray, one of the main cranberry companies in the United States, wanted to advertise cranberry juice to adults. At the time they named the drink “The Harpoon” and it called for an ounce of vodka, an ounce of cranberry juice, and a squeeze of lime. While this was certainly closer to the Cosmo recipe, it was still missing the Cointreau and/or Triple Sec.

Although legends differ that the Cosmopolitan may have spawned from the gay subculture of Miami Beach, Florida and Provincetown, Massachusetts (where cranberries actually grow!), those can be difficult to prove. Another story credits the invention of the drink to a bartender named Toby Cecchini, who made the drink while working at the famous and trendy Odeon bar in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood in 1987. But, honestly, it’s really hard to tell who truly made it because the drink seems to have evolved over time.

The Cosmopolitan’s popularity spread into celebrity culture, and it eventually ended up in The Rainbow Room, where Madonna is pictured drinking it at an after-party for the Grammy Awards. Even after that it was still a bit obscure until it was brought into mainstream culture by the famous television show Sex and the City, where it appeared multiple times throughout the series, creating a cultural impact on viewers in the United States and, eventually, all over the world.

Cosmos can be as strong or tame as is personally preferred, but because it has vodka in it, it isn’t exactly the most innocent drink out there as far as cocktails go. In any case, it’s time to celebrate!

How to Celebrate National Cosmopolitan Day

Get started with the National Cosmopolitan Day celebrations with these ideas:

Make a Cosmopolitan at Home

Of course, the most obvious way to celebrate this day is by indulging in a Cosmopolitan, which sounds more difficult to make than it is. Don’t be afraid to try out this amazing recipe that can easily be made at home:

In a cocktail shaker, mix 1 1/2 ounces vodka (or citrus vodka), 1 ounce Cointreau orange liqueur, 1/2 ounce lime juice (fresh), and 1/4 ounce cranberry juice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass dipped in sugar, then garnish with an orange peel and enjoy this delicious treat!

Celebrate with Pink

For many people, one of their favorite things about Cosmo is its color. The cranberry juice in the drink makes it a perfect hue of bright pink. And a proper celebration of this day would certainly include dressing from head to toe in Cosmo Pink! Dig into that closet and choose a hot pink pantsuit, a Fuschia blouse or a pink scarf that gives a nod to the day’s vibe. Other fun ways to get into the Cosmo Day vibe can be by decorating the house, car or office cubicle with all sorts of different things in pink.

Get Creative with Cosmopolitans

Just because this drink has a basic recipe doesn’t mean that it always has to be the same! Take it to the next level by including unique and different ingredients that allow the Cosmo to absolutely shine! Try these ideas out for a unique take on this classic pink drink:

White Cosmopolitan. Uncomfortable drinking something that is so…pink? Well this version might just suit! Simply use a white cranberry juice instead of the pink version and, just for fun, add in a little bit of flavor by using a citrus vodka. City Flowers Cosmopolitan. Instead of cranberry, go for a flowery flavor by including elderflower liqueur with lemon and grapefruit juices.

Kiwi Green Cosmopolitan. Mindoro Melon Liqueur, lemon juice, white grape juice and delightful chunks of kiwi fruit make this drink into something super special.

French Cosmopolitan. Making things a bit more sophisticated, this drink substitutes the Cointreau and uses Grand Marinier as the orange liqueur. Then garnish with the peel from an orange, lemon or lime.

Share Cosmo Day with Friends

It seems that in order to make National Cosmopolitan Day a proper celebration, it needs to be shared! Get some coworkers to go out for drinks after clocking out, or grab some friends and invite them out for a round of Cosmopolitans after dinner. Let everyone know that it’s Cosmo Day, and don’t forget to share pictures on social media of drinking those fancy cocktails with friends!

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