Cosmopolitan is often referred to in Cosmo.
A cosmopolitan , or informally a cosmo , is a cocktail made with vodka , triple sec , cranberry juice , and freshly squeezed or sweetened lime juice . Cosmopolitan (magazine) . Often referred to as Cosmo , its content as of 2011 includes articles on women 's issues , relationships , sex , health , careers , self-improvement , celebrities , fashion , and beauty . Cosmopolitan Productions , also often referred to as Cosmopolitan Pictures , was an American film company based in New York City from 1918 to 1923 and Hollywood until 1938 .