Interestingly the Rose is an obscure cocktail deemed worthy to be on the IBA's list of official cocktails. The only reference to a Rose cocktail in my library is in the Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book, which refers to a drink of Grand Marnier and dry gin, stirred. There is a brandy base in all the Rose recipes. What is sometimes called the French version is typically seen with cherry brandy like the recipe below and the English Rose (more popular in bartending guides) employs the apricot variety. Still, some recipes (like the IBA) skip the gin altogether.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1/2 oz cherry brandy or Kirsch
Preparation:
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
