Joia Spirit Sparkling Cosmopolitan

A pink and flirty beverage served in a sophisticated martini glass, cosmos have since fallen a little out of favor, but it’s a truly delicious and simple cocktail that deserves a spot on the bar menu, even if it seems a little passé. Cosmopolitans are essentially a vodka gimlet, with the addition of triple sec and cranberry juice — they’re a great accessory whether you’re wearing a designer dress at a swanky club or lounging on your couch watching ’90s reruns.

A classic cosmopolitan is a vodka-based cocktail, shaken and served in a chilled martini glass with a twist; while its bright color and swanky reputation suggest otherwise, it’s a very simple recipe that requires no complicated mixers, flavored vodkas or hard-to-find ingredients. All you need at home is a cocktail shaker, a tall-stemmed glass, vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice — the resulting combination is tart, refreshing and charmingly pink. Of course, the quality of your cosmo reflects the ingredients you add; opt for good vodka, a higher-end triple sec like Cointreau, fresh lime juice and don’t forget to pre-chill your martini glasses.