Rose the Tart
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February 15, 2025
A bright and refreshing take on a classic gin sour, Rose the Tart highlights the fruity and floral harmony of Glendalough Wild Rose Gin, strawberry simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice. The addition of egg white (or aquafaba) gives it a smooth, velvety mouthfeel, while the tartness of the berries keeps it lively and crisp. Garnished with sliced strawberry and a lemon twist, this cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and botanical—a sip of summer in every glass.
Recipe: MacKenzie Gartner (Vancouver, BC)
Photo: Reece Sims
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The inspiration behind this cocktail, as explained by home bartender MacKenzie Gartner, “this cocktail is a fun and fresh twist on the classic gin sour. Incorporating summer flavours to transport you of the garden of your dreams. “
Rose the Tart
Difficulty: ModerateFlavor Camps: Fruity, Sour, Frothy, Sweet
Ingredients
2.0 oz Glendalough Wild Rose Gin
0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Strawberry Simple Syrup*
0.5 oz Egg White or Aquafaba
Garnish: Sliced Strawberry & Lemon Twist
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker, shake dry first if using the egg white, then add ice and shake till chilled.
- Strain and add sliced strawberry and /or a lemon twist to garnish.
Notes
- *Strawberry Syrup: Strawberry simple syrup is very easy and a great way to use up softer fruit. Be sure to wash and pat dry the berries then quarter before adding to equal parts water and sugar, in a pan bring to a simmer (medium high heat) for 8-10 minutes. Or until the strawberries have softened and are pale in color. Sir regularly to avoid burning the sugar. Also be carful not press down on the berries or you will have fruit bits and the syrup color will go cloudy. Let syrup cool and store in fridge between uses.
