Rose Cordial Cocktail: Delicious Lillet Blanc Cocktail
Sep 09, 2025
If you want a floral cocktail that feels elegant without showing off, this Rose Cordial Lillet Blanc cocktail is your answer. Gin, Lillet Blanc, and our Rose Cordial come together in a drink that is light, fragrant, and beautifully balanced. Julia McLish of Barkeep OKC created this gem and we are still thinking about it.
It is simple to shake. It tastes like sunshine with great manners.
The Lillet Blanc Floral Cocktail Recipe
Makes one cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin (Have you tried Wonderbird?)
- 0.75 oz El Guapo™ Rose Cordial
- 0.5 oz @Lillet Blanc
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- Topo Chico
- Dried rose petals for garnish
Instructions
- Add gin, Rose Cordial, Lillet Blanc, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until cold.
- Strain into a Collins glass.
- Top with Topo Chico.
- Garnish with dried rose petals.
Flavor Profile and Serving Suggestions
This cocktail stays delicate and refreshing from the first sip. Gin brings clean botanicals. Lillet Blanc adds wine driven sweetness with a little citrus. Our Rose Cordial adds floral depth with no artificial anything. Lemon brightens the whole drink. Topo Chico lifts it with lively bubbles. It pairs beautifully with salads, seafood, and cheese boards. Perfect for warm days or whenever you want something light and pretty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lillet Blanc and can I substitute it?
It is a French aperitif wine with light citrus and herbal notes. Dry vermouth works in a pinch though the flavor shifts.
What is rose cordial and what does it add?
Our Rose Cordial brings fragrant sweetness and floral character that complements the gin and Lillet.
Why use Topo Chico?
It offers strong, long lasting bubbles that keep the drink lively.
Where do I find dried rose petals?
Look for food grade petals in tea shops, specialty groceries, or online.
