Toby Cecchini

Provincialism Dooms Cosmopolitan Inventor

by Chris Shott
Mar. 25th, 2008, 6:00 pm
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Slurp! Many historians credit Cecchini with<br />marrying vodka, cranberry juice, and Triple Sec.
Chris Shott
Slurp! Many historians credit Cecchini with
marrying vodka, cranberry juice, and Triple Sec.

Veteran bartender Toby Cecchini is often credited as the creator of the popular cosmopolitan cocktail. On Monday afternoon, the 44-year-old author and bar owner prepared for another pivotal moment in his illustrious career.

“I’ve actually never closed a bar in 21 years of bartending,” he said. “This is going to be a first for me.”  read more »