Modern: Cosmo 2.0

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  • Makes

    1

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    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Spirits of '76: Celebrating 250 Years with Cocktails from Every State

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

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A toast to New York’s ever-evolving cocktail culture, this updated cosmo swaps out the old-school for fresh, vibrant ingredients. Cucumber-infused gin or vodka and yuzu juice bring crispness, while Aperol and cranberry syrup balance citrus with subtle sweetness. The finishing touch: a dash of orange flower water, imparting a subtle floral complexity to this refreshing cocktail. For a quick infusion, muddle fresh cucumber slices in the shaker before making the cocktail.