This Raspberry Rose Gin Cocktail is a vibrant, fruit-forward gin cocktail made with raspberry liqueur, fresh raspberries, lemon juice, and a touch of rose syrup for gentle floral balance. Bright, refreshing, and beautifully coloured, it’s an elegant summer cocktail that leans juicy and fresh rather than perfumed.
Hey, folks – if you enjoy fruity gin cocktails with a subtle floral twist, this one is a real standout. It’s light, refreshing, and incredibly easy to adjust depending on how bold or delicate you want the rose notes to be. So, let’s dive into this Raspberry Rose Gin Cocktail.
Why You’ll Love This Raspberry Rose Gin Cocktail
- Raspberry-forward flavour: Fresh raspberries and raspberry liqueur lead the drink, with rose playing a supporting role.
- Lightly floral, not perfumed: The rose syrup adds elegance without overpowering the fruit.
- Refreshing and summery: Bright lemon juice and optional tonic keep the cocktail crisp and easy to sip.
- Visually striking: Natural raspberry tones paired with rose hues make this cocktail especially eye-catching.
- Highly customizable: Adjust sweetness, citrus, or dilution to suit your taste and occasion.
Flavour Profile
This cocktail is juicy, bright, and gently floral. Raspberry leads with sweet-tart freshness, followed by crisp lemon and smooth botanical gin. The rose syrup adds a soft aromatic finish rather than a dominant floral punch, while optional tonic lightens the texture and keeps the drink refreshing rather than syrupy.
Ingredients You’ll Need for This Raspberry Rose Gin Cocktail
To make this Raspberry Rose Gin Cocktail, you’ll need a handful of simple ingredients that come together quickly and beautifully.
- Gin: Use a clean, botanical gin that won’t overpower the fruit. Empress 1908 works well, but any balanced gin is suitable.
- Raspberry liqueur: Chambord adds rich berry depth and natural sweetness. Any other variety will work.
- Rose syrup: Just enough to bring soft floral notes without dominating the drink.
- Fresh raspberries: Lightly smashed to enhance aroma and natural fruit flavour.
- Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed for brightness and balance.
- Ice cubes: Essential for chilling and dilution.
- Tonic or sparkling water (optional): A splash adds lift and extra refreshment.
- Garnishes: Fresh raspberries, mint, and lemon slices for colour and aroma.
More Rose Infused Cocktails
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I’d love for you to try this floral cocktail. If you give it a go, please share your results in the comments, message me on Instagram, or post your photos with the hashtag #havocinthekitchen. I look forward to seeing your creations and hearing your thoughts!
Cheers!
Will gladly try! Thank you and enjoy your vacations :-)
Another beautiful cocktail, Ben. Love the raspberry flavor too. A perfect way to kick off the weekend! Have an awesome vacation! Cheers!!
Enjoy your vacation Ben. Looking forward to hearing all about it when you return. Love this gin recipe, you’ve got some amazing colours and flavours going on there!
You create the most stunning cocktails and yes, I love rose infused recipes. Can’t wait to try this one.
Nice, loving the colours and the flavours on this gin
Loving this gin recipe. Oh, the colors!!! Beautiful cocktail.
Enjoy your vacation!
I hope you have a great vacation, Ben – I can’t wait to hear all about it! In the meantime, this cocktail sounds like a great way to start the fun. Rose and gin pair well together, and the raspberries make for a tasty addition. Cheers!
Perfect for summer! Where are you travelling to?
This looks so very pretty, Ben. Hopefully someday I get to try some of your cocktails!