Looking for a unique cocktail to add some special flair to your next party? Try the Elderflower Rose Gimlet! This romantically floral cocktail will give your guests a taste of the outdoors. The best part? You can easily make it with just a few simple ingredients. Let’s explore what you need and how to make it.
To make this delicious beverage, gather rose water, gin, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and sugar (or an alternative sweetener of your choice). Rose water, scented with rose petals, has a rich history of use in medicinal applications, perfumes, and culinary creations. You can find it at most specialty stores or online.
For this recipe specifically, we recommend using Nielsen-Massey’s rose water. The St. Germain liqueur made from elderflowers provides a bright and delicate flavor that pairs perfectly with the other ingredients in this drink. To make the Elderflower Rose Water Gimlet, gather all your ingredients and start mixing!
Easy to Make This Elderflower Rose Water Gimlet
In a shaker filled with ice, combine 1 ½ ounces of gin, ½ ounce each of rose water and St. Germain liqueur, ¾ ounce of fresh-squeezed lime juice (about half a lime), and ½ teaspoon of sugar or your choice of sweetener (agave syrup works great!). Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until you evenly mix everything. Then, strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes and garnish it with either a lime wheel or edible flowers if desired. Enjoy!
The Elderflower Rose Water Gimlet shines as a botanically-inspired beverage that achieves the perfect balance between sweetness and tartness, complementing its light floral notes from the rose water and St. Germain liqueur. Serve it at your next dinner party or savor it alone—this gimlet may not bring sunshine, but it will definitely brighten any room! So why not give this delightful drink a try? You certainly won’t regret it; cheers!
Pairing this cocktail
Looking for a perfect dessert pairing for the Elderflower Rose Water Gimlet? Look no further than this quick and easy recipe for decadent cookies that will have your friends and family asking for seconds. My famous bourbon chocolate chip cookies will leave them craving more. Made with brown butter and packed with flavor, these gluten-free treats provide the perfect combination of crispy edges and chewy centers. So let’s get baking!
The Elderflower Rose Gimlet: A Botanical Cocktail for Your Next Party!
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail shaker
- 1 Chilled Highball Glass
- 1 Muddler Substitute wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin Good dry gin or tequilla
- 1 ½ oz St. Germain
- 1 ½ oz Fresh lime juice
- ½ oz Simple syrup Can use sugar or honey based
- ½ tsp Rose Water
- Rose petals for garnish Make sure they are unblemished and cleaned
- Lime wedge for garnish
- 5 leaves Mint
Instructions
- In an empty tumbler muddle mint to release oils
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin, St. Germain, lime juice, simple syrup, and rose water.
- Shake vigorously and pour contents, ice and all into a tumbler filled with ice or cocktail glass as neat. Garnish with a rose petal.
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Notes
- Any clear alcohol can work
- You can use agave instead of simple syrup
- Rose petals must be edible
20 ounces gin
15 ounce St. Germain
15 ounce fresh lime juice
5 ounce simple syrup
5 teaspoon rose water *Original recipe multiplied by 9
18 ounces gin
13 1/2 ounce St. Germain
13 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
4 1/2 ounce simple syrup
4 1/2 teaspoon rose water *Original recipe multiplied by 8
16 ounces gin
12 ounce St. Germain
12 ounce fresh lime juice
4 ounce simple syrup
4 teaspoon rose water *Original recipe multiplied by 7
14 ounces gin
10 1/2 ounce St. Germain
10 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
3 1/2 ounce simple syrup
3 1/2 teaspoon rose water *Original recipe multiplied by 6
12 ounces gin
9 ounce St. Germain
9 ounce fresh lime juice
3 ounce simple syrup
3 teaspoon rose water *Original recipe multiplied by 5
10 ounces gin
7 1/2 ounce St. Germain
7 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
2 1/2 ounce simple syrup
2 1/2 teaspoon rose water *Original recipe multiplied by 4
8 ounces gin
6 ounce St. Germain
6 ounce fresh lime juice
2 ounce simple syrup
2 teaspoon rose water *Original recipe multiplied by 3
6 ounces gin
4 1/2 ounce St. Germain
4 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1 1/2 ounce simple syrup 1 1/2 teaspoon rose water *Original recipe multiplied by 2
4 ounces gin
3 ounce St. Germain
3 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup
1 teaspoon rose water
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