Pink drink, for short

The clue in the crossword puzzle is “Pink drink, for short” and the answer is COSMO. The word “pink” gives us a hint that the answer could be related to a pink-colored drink, and the phrase “for short” suggests that the answer could be an abbreviation or a shortened form of a longer phrase. Putting these clues together, we can determine that the answer is likely to refer to a popular pink-colored cocktail that is often served in bars and restaurants. The abbreviation “COSMO” is short for “Cosmopolitan,” which is a type of cocktail that is made with vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and triple sec, and is traditionally served in a martini glass with a twist of lime.