‘COSMICUS’ AN ELEGANT COSMOPOLITAN WITH AN ITALIAN ACCENT

The Cosmopolitan — or “Cosmo” — is a vibrant and stylish cocktail that rose to global fame in the 1990s, becoming a cultural icon thanks in part to its prominent appearance in television and film. Its signature pink hue, citrusy tang and sleek presentation made it a go-to order for those seeking something modern, fun, and unapologetically bold.

While the Cosmo may be best known for its New York club scene associations, its true origins predate the ‘90s boom. Some credit its invention to the 1970s, where bartenders began riffing on the Kamikaze by adding cranberry juice to soften the drink and give it its distinctive colour. Others trace it to 1980s Miami or San Francisco, where vodka was booming and bartenders were exploring new ways to appeal to a fresh generation of drinkers.

By the turn of the millennium, the Cosmopolitan had become a mainstay of cocktail culture — a symbol of sophistication with just the right amount of flair. Its refreshing mix of vodka, lime, orange liqueur and cranberry juice gives it broad appeal, balancing sweet and tart notes in every sip.

To celebrate this contemporary classic, we’ve reimagined the Cosmopolitan with a distinctly Italian soul. By replacing orange liqueur with ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto, our version — the Cosmicus — offers a refined take on the original, with elegant bergamot citrus notes and a touch of floral complexity.

The result is a cocktail that’s just as striking and sessionable as the original, but with a Mediterranean twist that lifts it from bar staple to conversation starter, perfect for aperitivo hour.