Word
cosmo
Phoneticscos·mo
/ˈkɔzmoʊ/
Definition
n. a popular pink cocktail made with vodka, cranberry juice, and lime. It is a short name for a Cosmopolitan.
n. a cocktail consisting of vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed or sweetened lime juice. Informal clipping of 'Cosmopolitan'.
Examples
“She ordered a cosmo at the bar.”
“The group of friends celebrated their promotion by ordering a round of cosmos at the lounge.”
“While the cosmo gained immense cultural visibility in the late nineties, it remains a staple of modern mixology due to its balanced profile of tartness and sweetness.”
Examples
simple
“She ordered a cosmo at the bar.”
contextual
“The group of friends celebrated their promotion by ordering a round of cosmos at the lounge.”
complex
“While the cosmo gained immense cultural visibility in the late nineties, it remains a staple of modern mixology due to its balanced profile of tartness and sweetness.”
Usage
Typically used in informal social settings; the full name 'Cosmopolitan' is preferred on formal drink menus.
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