Rose Old Fashioned
When I worked as a pastry chef, I used to make all kinds of infused simple syrups for soaking cake layers and adding subtle flavor to desserts. One day, while staring at a leftover jar of rose syrup from a baking project, I thought—why not stir it into a cocktail? Enter the Rose Old Fashioned. By swapping the traditional sugar cube for a splash of rose syrup, this classic cocktail gets a beautiful floral upgrade—bittersweet, botanical, and just romantic enough to feel extra special.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 203kcal
Equipment
- Rocks Glass
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Whiskey
- ½ Oz Rose Simple Syrup
- 3 dashes Rose Bitters or ¼ teaspoon rose water
- Edible Rose Petals optional garnish
Instructions
- Add ingredients into a mixing glass with ice2 Oz Whiskey, ½ Oz Rose Simple Syrup , 3 dashes Rose Bitters
- Stir to both combine and chill ingredients
- Strain into serving glass with ice, garnish if desired and enjoy!Edible Rose Petals
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Notes
Expert Tips
- Use high-quality ingredients. Grab the best whiskey you can find in your price range (Bulleit is a lovely inexpensive option!).
- Don’t overmix. Stirring the cocktail over ice is meant to just chill it. Don’t stir for too long or you’ll risk dilution.
- Use filtered water to make your ice. This will ensure you don’t get any lingering chemical flavors (like chlorine) in your drink.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg
