JO Cocktails Cosmopolitan Flavored Lube

JO Cocktails Cosmopolitan is a flavoured lube that borrows its taste from the bar menu: tart cranberry and bright citrus, with no alcohol and no sugar in the bottle. It belongs to System JO's Cocktails line of water-based lubricants, and it suits couples who want one bottle that tastes pleasant during oral play and still does the job of a lubricant once things move on.

Taste, texture and how much flavoured lube to use

The flavour leans tangy rather than syrupy. Cranberry comes through first, followed by a sharp citrus finish, so it reads more like the drink it is named after than like candy. Sweetness comes from sucralose, a zero-sugar sweetener, which keeps the taste from turning cloying. The texture is a light, clear liquid gel: thin enough to spread with a fingertip, with enough body to stay put on skin for a while. A few drops go a long way for kissing and oral play. For anything longer, start with a coin-sized amount and add more as it soaks in.

From oral play to everything else

Most flavoured products are fine for the mouth and disappointing as a lubricant. JO pitches this one as a bridge: it starts as part of foreplay and keeps its slip when you move on to hands, toys or intercourse. A few practical tips:

• JO suggests chilling the bottle in the fridge for a few minutes first. Cold cranberry suits the cocktail theme and adds a little temperature contrast.
• Water-based formulas soak in over time. When it starts to feel tacky, a few drops of water bring the glide back without adding more product.
• Keep a towel handy. Like any liquid lube, it is very slippery on floors, tubs and tile, so wipe up spills straight away.

Ingredients, as JO lists them

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Flavor (Aroma), Sucralose, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid. That is a short list: water and glycerin for the glide, a plant-derived thickener for body, potassium sorbate as the preservative, and the flavour and sweetener on top. There is no silicone and no oil, which is why it washes off with plain water. If you know you react to glycerin or sucralose, compare this list with your own experience before buying. JO advises stopping use if irritation or discomfort occurs.

Toys, condoms and what it is not

JO states that Cosmopolitan is compatible with latex, polyisoprene and polyurethane condoms and with all toy materials, silicone included. Because it is water-based, there is no risk of the silicone-on-silicone reaction you sometimes get when a silicone lube meets a silicone toy. It is not a contraceptive or spermicide, and it won't stay slick in the bath or shower the way a silicone formula does; water rinses it away.

If you want a different drink on the menu, the same line includes Mimosa and Mojito, built on the same water-based formula. Each one is a separate bottle, so you can line up a few and let a partner choose.

Specifications

• Brand: System JO, Cocktails collection
• Type: flavoured water-based lubricant
• Flavour: Cosmopolitan (cranberry and citrus)
• Sugar: none added; sweetened with sucralose
• Size: 2 fl oz (60 mL), the size JO lists for this flavour
• Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Flavor (Aroma), Sucralose, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid
• Condoms: latex, polyisoprene and polyurethane, per JO
• Made in the USA

Comparing flavours and bases? Browse all flavoured lubes or the full JO Lubricants range.