Shake up a Cosmo and fashionable cocktails for the Sex and the City reboot

While the martini glass might have been empty for a while, “Just Like That,” the Cosmo and other fashionable cocktails are back for the Sex in the City reboot. Whether people sipped on that vibrant cocktail just like the ladies who brunched or discovered it at a different time, the cocktail shaker is ready yet again. Thirsty for another sip and hungry for another taste of that city life?

Whether people related to a particular character, longed for that shoe closet or empathized with the romantic woes, Sex and the City was and continues to be a cultural phenomenon. From those Sunday brunches with friends to the sipping cocktails on an epic night out, that witty yet poignant show became part of the zeitgeist.

And, Just Like That, the ladies of Sex in the City are back. Since the 10 episode series deserves a spirited libation for all that watching, there are a few recommendations to enjoy. From the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail to some other inspired sips, it is time to belly up to the bar and place an order.

Fashionable cocktails, a Cosmo and Sex and the City

The Cosmo is the cocktail made infamous by Sex and the City. The Absolut Cosmopolitan Cocktail Kit is perfect for all the viewing parties. Priced at $65.99, it contains everything needed to shake up that favorite cocktail.

The kit includes, “Absolut Citron, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, and one Twist Orange Zest. The kit should make about nine cocktails. While it might not come with a happily ever after, it will bring smiles all around.

Just because the Cosmopolitan cocktail is a classic, sometimes it can get an update or a reboot. In this Blood Orange Cosmo recipe, the sweet yet tart flavor is more pronounced. Sometimes a little boost can be appreciated.

Blood Orange Cosmo

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. Whiskeysmith Co. Blood Orange
• 2 oz. Cranberry Juice
• 0.5 oz. Orange Liqueur
• 0.5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice

Directions:

• Shake all ingredients and double strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

While true love can be beautiful, it cannot be at the expense of yourself. In this cocktail from Grey Goose, sometimes it is important to out yourself first.

I Love You, But I Love Me More

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka
• ¾ oz Patron Citrónge
• ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
• ¾ oz lychee puree
• 1 ½ oz Pomegranate Juice

Method:

• Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain over ice into a chilled martini glass

Which Sex in the City character has the most fashionable cocktails?

Who didn’t know their Sex in the City character profile. It was more than just matching personalities, it was a conversation starter.

With these fashionable cocktails, the characters inspired some creative sips. Whether you pick based on the character, the flavor or prefer to try them all and then decide, it might be a fun way to shake up a new beverage for every episode.

Carrie: She’s an E11EVEN(TINI)

Ingredients:

• 2 oz of E11EVEN Vodka
• 1 oz of Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 oz of Simple syrup
• Champagne to top
• Sugar to Dust Rim

Directions:

• Dust rim of a chilled martini glass with sugar. In a shaker mix all ingredients and shake for 10 seconds and strain into sugar rimmed martini glass. Float champagne on the surface of the cocktail and garnish with cotton candy, lollipop, or other candy.

Samantha: Ce11ebration

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz E11EVEN Vodka
• 1.5 oz Dry Red Wine
• 0.5 oz Spiced Pear Liqueur
• 0.25 oz Lemon Juice
• 0.25 oz Maple Syrup
• Seltzer and nutmeg to top

Directions

• Add all ingredients except seltzer to a stemless wine glass over ice. Top with the seltzer and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a pear fan and grated nutmeg.

Charlotte: Yard Collins at Doral Yards

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz of E11EVEN Vodka
• 0.5 oz of Bianchi Vermouth
• 0.5 oz of Aperol Aperitivo
• 1 oz of Fresh watermelon juice
• 0.25 oz of Fresh Lime juice
• 1 Small Watermelon Slice for Garnish
• 1 Lemon Slice for Garnish

Directions:

• In a mixing glass add all the ingredients and dry stir. Then add ice, stir again for 10 seconds and pour into a tall Collins glass. Finally, garnish with watermelon and lemon skewed.

Miranda: Sweet Liberty’s Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz. Grey Goose
• ½ oz. Aberfeldy Scotch
• ¼ oz. coffee liqueur
• ¼ oz. amaro
• ¼ oz. Drambuie
• ½ oz. honey
• 1.5 oz. espresso coffee
• Pinch of cayenne pepper in shaker

Directions:

• Add all ingredients into a shaker and shake, very hard. Fine strain into a glass, garnish with Cayenne across half glass.

What fashionable cocktails are you enjoying? Is the Cosmo still the Sex in the City standard?