Metropolitan cocktail

This citrusy Metropolitan Cocktail is a sophisticated twist on the classic cosmopolitan with an Italian flair.

The cosmopolitan's rise to fame has resulted in countless variations of the drink -- including the metropolitan. Here's how it differs from the original.

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The Metropolitan cocktail offers a rich, smooth, and slightly sweet flavor profile. The brandy provides warmth and depth, while the sweet vermouth adds a touch of sweetness and herbal complexity. The bitters help to balance the sweetness and add a subtle spiciness to the drink.

Classic Metropolitan Cocktail Recipe: How to Make a Metropolitan Cocktail at Home #cocktails #cocktailrecipes #classiccocktails

Shake the Cognac, the sweet Vermouth, the sugar and the Angosturo bitters with some ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. #sweetVermouth #cocktailglass #bitters

I tried this delicious drink in cotè d'azur and I wanted to find out the recipe so after a lot of drinks at least I found that!!! It's delicius and fantastic and easy on the eyes.

Add a dynamic dash of zing to your next round of cosmopolitans by switching vodka for tequila. But which variety works best? We asked an expert for advice.

Chuck Coggins, a bartender at Marion's Continental Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Manhattan, reportedly created this drink. It is merely a variation on the popular Cosmopolitan, but the use of currant-flavored vodka makes it a drink unto itself. The inclusion of sweetened lime juice in addition to fresh lime juice makes this drink overpoweringly sweet for some. If you prefer a drier taste, cut the sweetened lime juice back to 1 1/2 tsp., but don't omit it entirely because this drink does…