You’ll definitely want to accept this rose cocktail. Made with sweet strawberry syrup, fragrant rosewater, and lots of bubbles, this effervescent libation tastes as good as it looks. Don’t forget to garnish with dried rose petals for an extra touch of elegance. This content is intended solely for users of legal drinking age. Drink responsibly.
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
2 servings
Ingredients
Strawberry Simple Syrup
½ cup water (120 mL)
½ cup sugar (100 g)
1 cup strawberry (150 g), chopped
Cocktail
ice, for shaking
4 oz vodka (120 g)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon rosewater
4 oz dry sparkling wine (120 g)
club soda, for topping
dried rose petal, for garnish
Nutrition Info
Calories 341
Fat 0g
Carbs 44g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 40g
Protein 0g
How to Make It
1. Step
Chill 2 champagne flutes in the freezer for about an hour prior to serving.
2. Step
Make the strawberry simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3. Step
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the strawberries. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, muddling to break down the strawberries, until the syrup is bright red and the strawberries start to lose their color. Remove the pot from the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
4. Step
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the leftover solids. The syrup will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
5. Step
Make the cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the vodka, lemon juice, rosewater, and 1 ounce strawberry simple syrup. Close the shaker to seal and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds.
6. Step
Strain the cocktail into the chilled champagne flutes, dividing evenly. Top each glass with 2 ounces of sparkling wine, then fill almost to the brims with club soda. Top with rose dried petals and serve immediately.