Rose Gin Cocktail

This Rose Gin Cocktail is a relatively light and moderately sweet, luscious, and refreshing cocktail with a delicate botanical aroma. Perfect summer drink!

Hey everyone! I know it’s not Friday quite yet – so happy (almost) Friday! In my book, anticipation is the best part of it, don’t you think so?

And what kind of weekend should be without a cocktail or two, am I right?

I have you covered, folks. This Rose Gin Cocktail is a perfect summer delight that will not disappoint you.

Rose Gin Cocktail

Lets’ talk about this Rose Gin Cocktail for a minute. On the other hand, what’s the point of talking – we should be sipping on it haha.

Certainly, it’s very similar to previously posted Rose Martini Cocktail. Just stronger and bolder. While it’s still delicately sweet, I wouldn’t classify it 100% a dessert cocktail. It’s like a refined version of mojito, just without rum.

Ingredients You’ll Need

To make this Rose Gin Cocktail, you will need the following ingredients:

• Gin – the base spirit of the cocktail. Any gin will work, but personally, I prefer a less juniper-forward gin. If you don’t like or have gin, neutral vodka or white rum will do.
• Extra Dry Martini Vermouth – martini with minimal sweetness, which is perfect due to the sweetness of rose jam or syrup. Martini’s profile has a subtle bitterness and an aromatic blend of herbs and spices, that’s why it pairs well with rose aroma.
• Rose Syrup or Rose Petal Jam – adds sweetness and flavour. If fresh rose petals are not available to make this syrup, dried roses could be an option, although they tend to be less fragrant. And if you don’t have dried rose petals either, you can make a simple sugar syrup infused with a few drops of rose water (not essence).
• Lime juice – for added freshness and tartness. You can use lemons, too.
• Ice cubes.

More Rose-Infused Cocktails

• Rose Limoncello Gin Cocktail (with Empress 1908 Indigo Gin)
• Vanilla Rose Empress 1908 Cocktail
• Rosé Sangria (Rose Infused Sangria)
• Lavender Rose Empress 1908 (Rose Gin Cocktail)
• Rose Raspberry Gin Cocktail (Empress 1908 Gin Cocktail)

Try More Cocktails with Floral Aroma!

• Earl Grey Lavender Cocktail
• Apricot Lavender Sangria
• Lavender Violet Cocktail Recipe (with Crème de Violette)
• Violet Mojito Cocktail (with Crème de Violette)
• Elderflower Margarita Cocktail

I hope you like this Rose Gin Cocktail, and you will give this idea a try. If you make it, please let me know in this post, send me an Instagram message, or share your photos by adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.

Cheers until next drink, oh I mean till next time!

Rose Gin Cocktail

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

5.0 from 2 votes

This Rose Gin Cocktail is a relatively light and moderately sweet, luscious, and refreshing cocktail with a delicate botanical aroma. Perfect summer drink!

Course: Drinks

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Servings

2

servings

Cooking time

5

minutes

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Ingredients

• about 1,5 – 2 oz. gin

• 2 oz. extra dry Martini Vermouth – See notes

• about 1 oz. of Rose Syrup or Rose Petal Jam (syrup only), less or more to taste

• juice of 1 lime, less or more to taste

• 1/2 cup ice

Directions

• In a shaker, combine the rose syrup, gin, martini (if using both), lime juice, and ice. Shake about 30 seconds to combine. As always, try and adjust to your liking by adding more of gin, martini, syrup, or lime. Filter if desired or serve with the ice. Keep in mind that the cocktail is not too strong, so serve it on rocks only if you prefer light, dessert-like cocktails. You can also make rose-infused ice for a beautiful presentation; plus, when melting, the ice will introduce more flavour rather than simply dilute the cocktail.

Notes

• Substitute more gin for Martini Vermouth, for a stronger version.
• White rum would be a good substitution. Mix in some mint for a Rose Mojito!
• If you don’t have rose petals on hands, you can make simple sugar syrup infused with a few drops of rose water.
• Of course, ice is optional. You can simply chill the ingredients prior to using. Or make rose-infused ice cubes for a stunning presentation and even more flavour!

Ben | Havocinthekitchen

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