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Valentine’s Day Rose Water Gin Fizz

Valentine's Day Rose Water Gin Fizz

Another approaching holiday calls for another cocktail recipe, and since it’s the season of love I have whipped one up that is effortlessly romantic.

What says Valentine’s Day more than roses? The use of roses, rose water specifically, in cocktails has become a favorite secret floral note of mixologists over the past year.

Rose water is a non alcoholic ingredient distilled from rose petals.  Rosewater is a product of the distillation of rose petals. The raw distillate of rose petals is really a layer of oil known as rose attar that is typically used in perfumes floating on top of a water layer, which is the actual rosewater.

With a provocative aroma, rosewater brings a distinctive floral character to a drink. It can give a cocktail’s “bouquet” a literal meaning. But while you may LOVE the brilliant-colored flowers by the dozens, when adding rose water to a cocktail is requires a delicate touch- most recipes include just a small amount- trust me a little goes a long way- this stuff can be very strong.

This Valentine’s Day Rose Gin Fizz is a gin-based cocktail with pomegranate juice, sparkling water and a splash of rosewater.  The sweet tone of the pomegranate juice and the floral notes of rose water are a perfect complement to an herbaceous gin.

Valentine's Day Rose Water Gin Fizz

What You Need:

  • 2 ounces chilled gin
  • 2 ounces  chilled pomegranate juice
  • 1 teaspoon Rose Water
  • 8 ounces chilled sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
  • Rose Petals to Garnish

Mix it Up:

  • Combine all the liquids in a pitcher and stir gently. DO NOT SHAKE THIS DRINK!
  • Add ice cubes to 2 glasses
  • Pour the Pomegranate Rose Gin Fizz over ice
  • Garnish with a rose petal, sip and enjoy.

Valentine's Day Rose Water Gin Fizz

Valentine's Day Rose Water Gin Fizz

Valentine's Day Rose Water Gin Fizz

Valentine's Day Rose Water Gin Fizz

Valentine's Day Rose Water Gin Fizz

Valentine's Day Rose Water Gin Fizz

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