English Rose Cocktail
Gin, apricot brandy and dry vermouth blushed with grenadine, served in a sugar-rimmed glass with a cherry. Floral, fruity and stronger than it looks.
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
200 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Dry Vermouth· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Blanc Vermouth — slightly sweeter, Lillet Blanc — lighter, citrusy
- Grenadine· not in your bar1 tsp
Or swap: Raspberry Syrup — berry-forward, same blush
- Apricot Brandy· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Peach Brandy — swaps the stone fruit, Peach Schnapps — sweeter, lighter
- Lemon Juice· not in your bar1/4 tsp
Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener
- Gin· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
- Cherry(optional)· not in your bar1
Instructions
Rub rim of cocktail glass with lemon juice and dip rim of glass in powdered sugar.
Shake all ingredients (except cherry) with ice and strain into sugar-rimmed glass.
Top with the cherry and serve.
Pairs well with
Apricot and grenadine blush this gin drink for garden-party fare:
- Cucumber tea sandwiches
- Victoria sponge squares
- Smoked salmon pinwheels
- Rose-glazed shortbread
Similar taste
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