Cosmopolitan 3cl
0.96
Alcohol units
1 unit = 10 g of pure alcohol
9.6 g
Pure alcohol
grams of ethanol per serving
67 kcal
Calories
alcohol only, excluding sugars
1h10
Elimination
80 kg man, back to 0 g/L
Elimination time
Estimated blood alcohol content after one Cosmopolitan 3cl, using the Widmark formula that powers our calculator. Absorption takes about 30 minutes, then the body eliminates at a constant rate.
Typical man
80 kg
0.10 g/L
Estimated peak · reached after 30 min
✓
Below 0.5 g/L · stays below the limit
1h10
Zero BAC
Typical woman
60 kg
0.21 g/L
Estimated peak · reached after 30 min
✓
Below 0.5 g/L · stays below the limit
2h20
Zero BAC
Driving limit: 0.5 g/L
What if you have 2 or 3?
Drinks one hour apart, durations counted from the first drink until back to 0 g/L.
| Man · 80 kg | Woman · 60 kg | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 drink | 1h10 peak 0.10 g/L | 2h20 peak 0.21 g/L |
| 2 drinks | 2h20 peak 0.12 g/L | 4h30 peak 0.35 g/L |
| 3 drinks | 3h30 peak 0.14 g/L | 6h40 peak 0.50 g/L |
What about you?
Adjust sex and weight to estimate what one Cosmopolitan 3cl does to your BAC.
0.10 g/L
Estimated peak
✓
Below 0.5 g/L
1h10
Zero BAC
Based on your weight
Estimated time to get back to 0 g/L after one Cosmopolitan 3cl, on an empty stomach.
| Weight | Man | Woman |
|---|---|---|
| 55 kg | 1h40 | 2h30 |
| 65 kg | 1h30 | 2h10 |
| 75 kg | 1h20 | 1h50 |
| 85 kg | 1h10 | 1h40 |
| 95 kg | 1h | 1h30 |
What about a full week?
The WHO places the weekly risk threshold at 21 standard drinks for men and 14 for women. One Cosmopolitan 3cl (0.96 unit) represents 5% of the men's guideline and 7% of the women's.
You exceed the guideline beyond 21 drinks per week for a man, 14 for a woman.
What it adds up to
Alcohol provides 7 kcal per gram. One Cosmopolitan 3cl contains 9.6 g of pure alcohol, which is about 67 kcal, sugars not included.
17 min of walking
to burn those calories
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Frequently asked questions
How many alcohol units are in Cosmopolitan 3cl?
Cosmopolitan 3cl (40% ABV) contains 0.96 alcohol unit, i.e. 9.6 g of pure alcohol. One standard unit equals 10 g of pure alcohol.
How long does it take to eliminate Cosmopolitan 3cl?
Allow about 1h10 for an 80 kg man and 2h20 for a 60 kg woman to get back to 0 g/L. These are theoretical estimates: they vary with weight, age, tiredness and food intake.
How many calories are in Cosmopolitan 3cl?
The alcohol in Cosmopolitan 3cl represents about 67 kcal (7 kcal per gram of alcohol), excluding sugars. It would take about 17 minutes of walking to burn them.
Can I drive after one Cosmopolitan 3cl?
After a single serving, the estimated peak is 0.10 g/L for an 80 kg man and 0.21 g/L for a 60 kg woman. Legal limit: 0.5 g/L in Switzerland and France, but 0.2 g/L on a French probationary licence and 0.1 g/L for new drivers in Switzerland. These values are theoretical and never a guarantee: only a breathalyser can tell. When in doubt, do not drive.
The values shown are theoretical estimates based on the Widmark formula (30 min absorption, elimination of 0.15 g/L/h for men and 0.12 g/L/h for women, on an empty stomach). Actual blood alcohol varies with the individual, food, tiredness or medication. This information is no substitute for a breathalyser or medical advice. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health.