Honeysuckle Rose Collins: Flawless El Guapo Rose Cordial
Aug 31, 2025
Y’all are about to fall for this one. The Honeysuckle Rose Collins shows off our Rose Cordial in the prettiest way. It is simple. It is elegant. It takes a classic Collins structure and lifts it with natural floral notes that feel polished instead of perfumy.
El Guapo Rose Cordial brings real rose hips and rose petals to the glass. The flavor is soft and delicate with a naturally rosy hue. It is an award winner for a reason. One pour changes the entire drink.
Why Use El Guapo Rose Cordial?
Our Rose Cordial leans into ingredient transparency. It has no artificial anything. The color comes from the petals. The flavor comes from the plant. It tastes clean and layered and gives this cocktail its signature floral arc. If you want a rose cocktail syrup that behaves beautifully and never turns cloying, this is the one.
Rose Cocktail Syrup Recipe
You only need a few ingredients to make something memorable.
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz Gin
- 3 oz Honeysuckle Vodka
- 2 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz El Guapo™ Rose Cordial
- Chilled club soda
- Fresh flowers and dried rose petals for garnish
How to Make a Rose Cocktail with Rose Cordial
- Add gin, vodka, lemon juice and Rose Cordial to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until cold.
- Double strain into vintage glassware.
- Top with a splash of club soda.
- Serve with fresh flowers and dried rose petals.
The Clean Floral Base of a Rose Cocktail
The elegance of the Honeysuckle Rose Collins relies on the intentional use of a high-quality floral base. El Guapo™ Rose Cordial is key, providing a clean, authentic rose cocktail syrup flavor derived from real rose hips and petals not artificial extracts. This non-cloying, layered floral sweetness is essential for harmonizing the botanical gin and the sweet honeysuckle vodka, resulting in a refined and perfectly balanced spritz.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute the gin?
Yes. Vodka will keep things neutral and let the rose lead. Tequila or rum can add a new flavor profile if you want a twist.
What is the purpose of a cordial?
A cordial is a sweet concentrated syrup. Our Rose Cordial is non alcoholic and brings pure rose flavor to cocktails and spirit free drinks.
What else can I make with El Guapo™ Rose Cordial?
It shines in iced tea, lemonade and desserts. Use it anywhere you want soft floral sweetness with serious flavor.
