Cosmopolitans: A Ladies Only Drink?
Cosmopolitans are said by some to be a “ladies only” drink. You know, because they’re pink, they’re fruity, they’re Barbie-esque, and they definitely don’t taste like manly men. Plus, the cocktail was, for some, made famous by the television show, Sex and the City. So whichever way you look at it, yeah, a Cosmopolitan can beconstrued as somewhat…okay, a lot girly, but don’t let that be reason enough for you to miss out on its utter alcoholic fabulousness.
The recipe is as follows – vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Shake it all together, and BAM, you’ve got yourself a cosmo. So why has this drink o’ choice been dubbed a ladies only beverage? We all like vodka, we all like triple sec, and who doesn’t love a gulp or two of cranberry juice from time to time? If the froo-froo of it all is just too much for you, you can always drink a Cosmopolitan in disguise. If you’re a fan of retro or modern barware, then a cosmo is definitely a drink that can help show-off the presentation of your cocktail. After all, it’s pink. Pink makes everything prettier.
And, for those of you who want everyone to know how cool you are, we also happen to have martini glasses and shakers that can actually be personalized, so if you’d like to announce that this is BOB’S glass, then go right ahead. The ladies will love it.
You can also serve your Cosmopolitans in my personal favorite, a “Rocket Glass” that will seriously rock your world, pun intended. I mean, how often is it that you get to drink from a steel rocket ship? Let’s all go to space. Sipping from this product shoots you straight to the moon, because you’ll want to use it…and use it…and then use it all over again. Huston, there’s no problem here.
Also, ever seen Shark Week on the Discovery Channel? If you have, you’ll know that whether or not you like sharks, you like Shark Week. So, why not have shark-based martini glasses? You see, this is your easiest “out” on the Cosmopolitans-are-for-girls assumption. After all, when sharks are involved, things are always hardcore.
The options really are endless. What woman wouldn’t like to be wooed in with a Cosmopolitan served in a thick-stemmed martini glass like the ones below? Gives you something to hold onto that assists in the prevention of dropping it all over the place after a couple swigs of this fine, strong concoction.
So remember, there are plenty of ways to drink a girly drink that won’t lead to your buddies calling you a sissy. And remember, just because it’s pink, doesn’t mean real men don’t drink it!
Written by Sarah Cook, exclusively for After5catalog.com.