Rosebud Sour
This is a delightful riff on a classic Gin Sour, where fragrant London Dry Gin meets tart lemon and the vibrant, fruity sweetness of grenadine, creating a perfectly balanced and visually appealing drink.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Grenadine
Instructions
- Combine the gin, fresh lemon juice, and grenadine in a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a flamed lemon peel for an aromatic flourish.
Glassware: Coupe
Garnish: Flamed lemon peel
History
This cocktail is a direct variation on the Gin Sour, a staple in cocktail history since at least the mid-19th century. By substituting standard simple syrup with grenadine, it gains a beautiful rosy hue and a lovely pomegranate-fruit note, distinguishing it from its clear predecessor.