Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Rose's Lime Cordial, Remixed

In the wake of all the hate concerning Rose's Lime Cordial, I thought I'd deliver a few original drinks using the stuff that I've been making for the past year or so. I'm doing my part to even out the internet's love/hate balance for the cordial.

Rose's isn't the most versatile ingredient, but it's really damn interesting when paired with certain ingredients that compliment it. These are both Gimlet variations.


ORIGINAL REMIX


Gimlet & Tonic

1.5 oz London dry gin
.5 oz Rose's Lime Cordial
3 oz tonic water

Build in an old fashioned glass over ice. No garnish.





This is simply a Gimlet on the rocks with tonic to top.



Grimlet

1.5 oz London dry gin
.5 oz Rose's Lime Cordial
.25 oz Green Chartreuse

Stir with ice, and strain into a cocktail glass. No garnish.

This is simply a Gimlet with a few dashes of Chartreuse.

2 comments:

  1. Let me know when there's a dub remix. ;)

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  2. Not long ago i sought to make a homemade version (I used the recipe in the book Speakeasy ... from the team at Employees Only in NYC) and it came out great. I use it now in many ways.

    I for one have begun to re-think my snobbery to a great many things. If Rose's paired with tonic gets you to try a drink, or think to expand to something better ... go get 'em.

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