The Blooming Rose Bliss

This delightful cocktail, named The Blooming Rose Bliss, is a refreshing and aromatic drink that combines the floral notes of roses with the crispness of sparkling wine and the zing of lemon and mint. It's a perfect choice for a garden party or a summertime soiree, exuding elegance and charm with every sip.

The Blooming Rose Bliss

A refreshing and aromatic cocktail that combines the floral notes of roses with the crispness of sparkling wine, perfect for garden parties or summertime soirees.

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Ingredients

  • Handful of mint leaves
  • Petals of 3 unsprayed roses, plus 6 small unsprayed roses to garnish
  • 3 oz gin
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • Ice cubes
  • 1/4 cup rose syrup (made with 2/3 cup caster sugar and 1 tablespoon rosewater)
  • 6 oz sparkling white wine, chilled

Instructions

  1. Chill a tall glass in the fridge.
  2. To make the rose syrup, combine sugar and water in a pan over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, stir in rosewater, then chill until cooled completely.
  3. Bruise the mint leaves and rose petals, then place them in the chilled glass.
  4. In two batches, combine gin, lemon juice, rose syrup, and plenty of ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well.
  5. Pour the mixture into the glass and top up with sparkling wine.
  6. Garnish with small unsprayed roses, then serve immediately with a straw.