Rowdy Rooney’s Rose
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February 15, 2025
This playful, jammy cocktail brings nostalgia to life with a fresh and floral twist. Inspired by the joy of spreading jam on toast, Rowdy Rooney’s Rose combines the tart sweetness of strawberry rhubarb jam with the botanical complexity of Glendalough Wild Rose Gin. A splash of coconut milk adds a velvety texture, while basil and lemon brighten the mix. Topped with soda water, it’s a fizzy, herbaceous delight that feels like a summer morning in a glass.
Recipe: Emma Osmond (Kitchener, ON)
Photo: Reece Sims
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The inspiration behind this cocktail, as explained by bartender Emma Osmond, “this cocktail is inspired by the simple joy of spreading jam on toast, this cocktail brings that nostalgic feeling to life with a fresh, flavourful twist. The sweet-tart combination of strawberry rhubarb jam pairs perfectly with the floral notes of Glendalough Wild Rose Gin, evoking memories of sunny mornings and homemade treats. Aromatic basil, and fresh lemon tie these flavours together for a bright, floral, jammy treat.“
Rowdy Rooney's Rose
Difficulty: EasyFlavor Camps: Fruity, Bubbly, Frothy
Ingredients
2.0 oz Glendalough Wild Rose Gin
0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
0.5 oz Coconut Milk
1 tbsp Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
3-5 basil leaves
3.0 oz Soda Water
Garnish: Lemon Zest & Basil
Directions
- Add gin, fresh lemon juice, coconut milk, jam, and basil leaves to shaker tin.
- Shake ingredients until your shaker tin is frosty cold, strain with hawthorne strainer and fine mesh strainer into a highball glass over ice.
- Top with soda water, express lemon zest and use as garnish, along with basil bouquet.
