Cosmopolitan

Aromatic, Citrusy, Crisp

The Cosmopolitan just got a new city as his hometown, it's called Hamburg =)

What you'll need

Ingredients and production

Quick version:Add all ingredients into the shaker and shake well. Double strain into the chilled coupette and garnish with an orange twist.

Step by step

Prepare your Mise en Place.
Prepare your bottle setup.
Chill the serving glass with either crushed ice or ice cubes. Or place it in a fridge or freezer.
Prepare your garnish.
Juice the lime, and add both the lime juice and the squeezed lime into the shaker.
Add all other remaining ingredients into the shaker.
Shake for about 20 seconds.
Take the chilled glass out of the fridge/freezer. If you used ice to chill the serving glass, remove everything from the glass.
Double-Strain the mixed liquid into the chilled serving glass with no ice inside.
Add your garnish.
Clean up your working station.

Before you pour

Press the oils out of the citrus peel by squeezing the zest over the servigng glass. Drop the garnish into the drink.

From the bar

Acid Balancing
Remember that every lime can have a different acidity level. So sometimes your recipe might need an adjustment.
Flavor Balance
For more boost you can shake some leftover zest to release some more of the oils.