Rose (cocktail)

Rose (cocktail)

The Rose is a classic cocktail that originated in the early 20th century. It is a delicate blend of dry vermouth, cherry brandy, and raspberry syrup, resulting in a drink that is as beautiful as it is flavorful.

History

The Rose cocktail was first published in "ABC of Mixing Cocktails", a book by Harry MacElhone, a famous bartender of the 1920s. The drink was popular in Paris, where MacElhone owned a bar, and quickly spread to other parts of the world.

Ingredients

The Rose cocktail is made with the following ingredients:

• 2 oz dry vermouth
• 1 oz cherry brandy
• 1 oz raspberry syrup

Preparation

To prepare the Rose cocktail, follow these steps:

1. Pour the dry vermouth, cherry brandy, and raspberry syrup into a mixing glass filled with ice.
2. Stir well until the outside of the glass becomes cold.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Optionally, garnish with a cherry or a lemon twist.

Variations

There are several variations of the Rose cocktail, including:

• Rose Royale: This version replaces the raspberry syrup with raspberry liqueur and tops the drink with champagne.
• White Rose: This variation uses white vermouth instead of dry vermouth and adds a dash of lemon juice.

See Also

• List of cocktails
• Harry MacElhone
• Vermouth
• Brandy

References

• "ABC of Mixing Cocktails" by Harry MacElhone
• "The Savoy Cocktail Book" by Harry Craddock

External Links

• CocktailDB: Rose
• Difford's Guide: Rose Cocktail