Rose is an elegant and slightly fruity classic cocktail made with kirsch, dry vermouth and raspberry syrup. Thanks to its pink color and balanced aroma, it is a nostalgic drink especially preferred as an aperitif.
The Rose cocktail is one of the classic drinks that emerged from the elegant bar culture in Europe in the early 20th century. It became particularly popular in cocktail bars in Paris and London. The recipe spread rapidly thanks to its first appearance in Harry MacElhone's cocktail books published in the 1920s.
This cocktail gets its name from its pink color. The raspberry syrup gives the drink both a slight sweetness and its characteristic color. Kirsch, with its cherry flavors, gives the drink a fruity depth. The dry vermouth balances all these flavors and gives the cocktail a more elegant structure.
“The most elegant things in life are often the simplest.”
The Rose cocktail is one of those drinks that is not flamboyant but attracts attention with its fine balance. It is considered a nostalgic recipe, especially by classic cocktail enthusiasts. Thanks to its light texture, it is considered one of the aperitif cocktails before dinner.
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Ingredients
Unit System
45 mlKirsch
20 mlDry Vermouth
10 mlRaspberry Syrup
·Ice
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Method
1
Fill the mixing glass with ice.
2
Add the kirsch, dry vermouth and raspberry syrup.
3
Stir with a bar spoon for about 20 seconds to chill the drink.
4
Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass and serve.
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Bartender Tips
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The quality of the kirsch directly affects the flavor of the cocktail, use a quality product as much as possible.
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Don't overdo the raspberry syrup - it can throw the drink out of balance.
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Pre-chilling the coupe glass makes the aroma of the cocktail more pronounced.
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