What ingredients are in a Rose?

1/2 oz Dry Vermouth, 1 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Apricot Brandy, 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice, 1 tsp Grenadine, 1 tsp Powdered sugar

What glass do you use for a Rose?

A Rose is traditionally served in a Verre à Cocktail.

How strong is a Rose?

A Rose has an estimated ABV of 19,69%.

How many calories are in a Rose?

A Rose contains approximately 164 calories per serving.

What ingredients are in the Rose cocktail?

The Rose is an IBA Contemporary Classic cocktail made with gin, dry vermouth, apricot brandy, lemon juice, grenadine, and powdered sugar. The gin and dry vermouth form a classic Martini-adjacent base, while apricot brandy adds stone fruit sweetness and complexity. Lemon juice and grenadine balance the cocktail with tartness and fruity color, and powdered sugar adds a touch of additional sweetness.

How is the Rose cocktail served?

Shake all ingredients — gin, dry vermouth, apricot brandy, lemon juice, grenadine, and powdered sugar — vigorously with ice to chill and integrate the mixture fully. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a rose petal or lemon twist for an elegant presentation. The cocktail should have a soft pink hue from the grenadine and apricot brandy combination.

What makes the Rose an IBA Contemporary Classic?

The Rose is recognized by the International Bartenders Association (IBA) as a Contemporary Classic, meaning it has demonstrated lasting relevance and popularity across professional bar programs worldwide. Its balance of gin's botanicals, vermouth's herbal dryness, and the fruity sweetness of apricot brandy and grenadine creates a complex yet approachable flavor profile. The Rose represents the elegant, multi-ingredient style of cocktails that defined early 20th-century bartending artistry.

Among the IBA Contemporary Classics, the Rose draws together gin, dry vermouth, apricot brandy, lemon juice, grenadine, and a measure of powdered sugar into a balanced and subtly fruity whole. The apricot brandy and grenadine contribute gentle sweetness, checked by the dryness of the vermouth and the acidity of the lemon so that the drink never tips fully toward sugar. Shaken and strained into a chilled cocktail glass, it presents a jewel-toned colour that reflects the refinement of golden-age cocktail craftsmanship. At nearly 20 percent alcohol by volume it carries real strength beneath its delicate fruit, and the careful proportioning of six ingredients accounts for the higher difficulty assigned to its preparation.

Rose

Verre Verre à Cocktail

Difficulté Hard

Calories ~164 kcal

ABV 19,69%

Ingrédients

Dry Vermouth 1/2 oz
Gin 1 oz
Apricot Brandy 1/2 oz
Lemon Juice 1/2 tsp
Grenadine 1 tsp
Powdered sugar 1 tsp

Instructions

Shake together in a cocktail shaker, then strain into chilled glass. Garnish and serve.

IBA ContemporaryClassic

Le Rose est un « Contemporary Classic » de l'IBA qui associe gin, vermouth sec, brandy d'abricot, jus de citron, grenadine et sucre glace en un cocktail équilibré, complexe et subtilement fruité. Le brandy d'abricot et la grenadine apportent une douceur fruitée délicate, tandis que le vermouth sec et le jus de citron ajoutent sécheresse et acidité pour éviter que la boisson ne bascule dans l'excès de douceur. C'est un cocktail raffiné, aux teintes de bijou, qui reflète l'élégance de l'artisanat cocktail de l'âge d'or.

History & Origins

Rose was created by Johnny Mitta at the Chatham Hotel in Paris and published in various early 20th-century cocktail manuals, gaining IBA Contemporary Classic status as recognition of its enduring quality and historical significance. It is one of several fruit-and-gin classics from the interwar period that used apricot brandy as a prominent ingredient. The exact dating and full story of its creation is partially disputed in the historical record.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Dry gin botanicals, sweet apricot, floral grenadine, and a bright lemon note with a dry vermouth herbal complexity. Palate: A well-balanced interplay of gin's botanical dryness, the rich sweet stone-fruit character of the apricot brandy, the gentle pomegranate sweetness of the grenadine, and the clean acidity of the lemon; the powdered sugar smooths the edges. Finish: Dry and moderately long with fruit and botanical notes intertwined.

botanical apricot floral citrus balanced

Pro Tip

Shake vigorously with large ice cubes and strain into a thoroughly pre-chilled cocktail glass, as the delicate balance of this six-ingredient drink is most apparent when served at the correct, very cold temperature.

Data verified septembre 2017

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