Episode 87: Toby Cecchini and the Cosmopolitan
No cocktail in modern history has made an impact quite like the Cosmopolitan. For this episode, we talk with the Cosmo’s creator, Toby Cecchini, about the drink’s origins, its popularity, its many revivals, and tips for making one today.
Radio Imbibe · Paul Clarke, Toby Cecchini
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Show Notes
The Cosmopolitan is a modern classic cocktail that’s reached far into drinks culture. For this episode, Cosmo creator Toby Cecchini (owner of Brooklyn’s Long Island Bar) shares the story of the drink’s origins and its rapid takeover of cocktail culture, along with his approach to making his signature drink.
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