Jill Rose Cocktail: El Guapo Love Potion #9 Bitters
Jul 01, 2025
If you want an elegant bourbon drink that feels fresh and modern, the Jill Rose is your girl. It is simple to shake and tastes layered and refined. Bourbon meets our Rose Cordial and Love Potion No. 9 Bitters for a floral, spicy cocktail with serious flavor.
The rose brings softness. The lime brings lift. The bitters give structure and a warm aromatic finish. It is a bourbon rose cocktail that stands out every single time.
What Makes This Bourbon Rose Cocktail Shine
Think of this as a brighter riff on a classic whiskey drink. The Rose Cordial adds a delicate floral note that plays beautifully with bourbon. Fresh lime keeps the drink from leaning sweet. Love Potion No. 9 Bitters brings hibiscus, cardamom and spice to hold it all together. The balance feels intentional and polished.
The Jill Rose Cocktail Recipe
This recipe makes one cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz bourbon
- 0.75 oz El Guapo™ Rose Cordial
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 dashes El Guapo™ Love Potion #9 Bitters
- Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add bourbon, Rose Cordial, lime juice and bitters.
- Shake until cold.
- Strain into a coupe.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
The Aromatic Layering of a Bourbon Rose Cocktail
The Jill Rose works because the flavors stack with purpose. The Rose Cordial adds smooth floral sweetness. The lime sharpens the edges. Love Potion No. 9 Bitters delivers hibiscus and warm spice that deepen the drink without overwhelming the bourbon. The result feels romantic and modern with no artificial anything.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do El Guapo™ Love Potion #9 Bitters taste like?
They bring floral spice with notes of hibiscus, cardamom and rose. They add depth to a wide range of spirits.
What is a rose cordial?
It is a sweet syrup made from rose petals. Our Rose Cordial is a Good Food Award winner made with natural ingredients for clean floral flavor.
What's the best bourbon for a floral cocktail?
A smooth mid range bourbon keeps the drink balanced. Choose something mellow that lets the rose shine. Skip smoky styles that fight the floral notes.
