The Rose Cocktail
A classic French cocktail from the golden age of Parisian drinking culture, The Rose combines dry vermouth, kirsch and cherry brandy into an elegant aperitif with a delicate pink hue.
Ingredients
- ice
- 1½ oz kirsch
- 1½ oz Noilly Prat Vermouth
- ¾ oz cherry brandy
- 1 sprig red currants or brandied cherry for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill mixing glass with ice. Top with kirsch, Noilly Prat Vermouth and brandy. Stir to chill. Strain into coupe glass and garnish with red currants (if desired).
Notes
Ingredient note:
Kirsch is a dry cherry eau-de-vie, while cherry brandy is sweeter and more fruit-forward. The combination creates The Rose's distinctive balance of herbal, fruity and floral flavours.