Letter to Elise, A Sparkling Cocktail

Recipe: Kellie Thorn , Empire State South , Atlanta

Photo: Andrew Thomas Lee

April 29, 2020

Cocchi Rosa and gin anchor this sparkler.

Rose syrup gives this sparkling cocktail a lovely floral accent.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. Cocchi Rosa Aperitivo Americano
3/4 oz. gin
1/2 oz. rose syrup
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
2 oz. dry sparkling wine

Tools:shaker, strainer, fine strainer
Glass:cocktail
Garnish:dried rose buds, fresh edible flowers

Preparation

Shake the first four ingredients with ice, then double strain into a chilled glass and top with chilled sparkling wine, and garnish.

Rose SyrupIn a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a simmer, then pour into a mixing bowl holding 10 grams of organic dried rose petals. Let steep for 10 minutes, then strain, pressing solids to extract the liquid. Add 1 cup of sugar and stir to dissolve.