The Best Floral Cocktail Recipes: A Rose Cordial Cocktail Recipe

Looking for new floral cocktail recipes? This 'Blueberry Hill' is a premier rose cordial cocktail recipe that's both beautiful and delicious. It perfectly blends rose, gin, and fresh blueberries for a light, fragrant drink that's easy to make at home. This recipe, as served at Public Service inside the NOSPI Hotel, is a great way to enjoy a sophisticated rose cordial cocktail for any occasion.

The Blueberry Hill Floral Cocktail Recipe

This recipe makes one cocktail.

Ingredients

• 1 oz Aviation Gin
• 2 oz rose (flat, not sparkling)
• .25 oz El Guapo™ Rose Cordial
• .25 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 dashes El Guapo™ Love Potion #9 Bitters
• Crushed ice
• Fresh, whole blueberries

Instructions

1. In a shaker, muddle 3 blueberries.
2. Add the gin, rose, El Guapo™ Rose Cordial, lime juice, and El Guapo™ Love Potion #9 Bitters with ice cubes.
3. Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled.
4. Double strain the cocktail into a coupe or stemmed glass filled with crushed ice.
5. Garnish with the remaining whole blueberries and serve.

Flavor Profile: A Celebration of Rose and Berry

This floral cocktail is a delicate and balanced drink. The gin provides a clean, botanical base, which is beautifully complemented by the subtle sweetness of the fresh blueberries. The star of the show is the rose, which is enhanced by the fragrant El Guapo™ Rose Cordial, delivering a light, floral complexity. The lime juice provides a bright, zesty contrast, and the El Guapo™ Love Potion #9 Bitters adds a unique touch of warmth and spice that rounds out the flavors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rose cordial and how is it different from a rose syrup?

A rose cordial is a sweetened syrup infused with rose petals, often with an added tartness from citric acid. It differs from a basic rose syrup in that it is designed to be a complete mixer, providing both sweetness and a bright, acidic balance to a cocktail.

What kind of rose should I use in a cocktail?

 For cocktails, it's best to use a still, dry rosé to avoid overwhelming the other ingredients with too much sweetness or fizziness. Make sure it's a food-grade product, free from pesticides.

What are some other popular floral cocktail recipes?

Floral cocktail recipes often feature ingredients like elderflower, lavender, or hibiscus. These can be used in cocktails with gin, vodka, or sparkling wines to create a variety of aromatic and refreshing drinks.

What is the difference between muddling and shaking?

Muddling is a process of gently pressing ingredients to release their juices and oils, as done with the blueberries in this recipe. Shaking is used to chill and aerate the drink, combining all the liquid ingredients and flavors.