Cosmopolitan Cocktail (1934 recipe)

Name: Cosmopolitan Cocktail (1934 recipe)
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: London dry gin — 45 ml; Triple sec — 15 ml; Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) — 15 ml; Raspberry syrup — 10 ml; Saline solution — 1 dash

A berry and sour gin cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 26.5%

Ingredients

~188 kcal per serving

Servings

London dry gin45 ml
Triple sec15 ml
Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)15 ml
Raspberry syrup10 ml
Saline solution1 dash

Garnish

Orange twist

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Shake all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 45 mlTriple sec 15 mlLemon juice 15 mlRaspberry syrup 10 mlSaline solution 1 dash
Fine strain into the chilled glass
Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish

History

The 1934 Cosmopolitan is a vintage gin sour with raspberry sweetness, lemon brightness, and a touch of saline, reflecting its era’s style before the modern vodka-based version. This elegant cocktail offers a subtle fruitiness and crisp balance reminiscent of pre-Prohibition sophistication, suited for those seeking classic cocktail heritage.