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10 Rose-Flavoured Cocktails And Mocktails To Sip This Summer

Yash Lakhan

April 21, 2025

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Rose-based beverages hold distinct flavour profiles that work well across both, mocktails and cocktails. Providing floral notes that layers over or adjacent to other notes, the flower is utilised in the forms of rosewater, syrup or infused into spirits; with each method introducing a different level of impact — sometimes in aroma, occasional sweetness and in some cases, a combination of both. *All concoctions listed use 30ml liquor measurements. Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.

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Rose Negroni

Pairing gin, bitters and vermouth with rose syrup results in a sweet, floral libation which complements the signature bitterness of the cocktail and emphasises the herbaceous matrix of three spirits.

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Rose Margarita

Combining tequila with rose water, the use of citrus and triple sec elevates the neutral spirit base and enables floral notes to shine in every sip.

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Rosé & Rose Spritz

This pink-hued spritz unites sparkling rosé and rose cordial in an effervescent drink with uplifting florals and berry flavours in a unique finish.

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Rose Gimlet

Matching gin and lime with rose syrup and complementing the botanical bite and acidity from citrus, this variation sustains a clean floral thread from beginning to end.

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Bourbon Rose Smash

Layering bourbon with muddled rose petals and lemon, oak and vanilla flavours transport floral essence without diluting their definition.

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Rose Lemonade Fizz

Fresh lemon juice and rose syrup mingle with soda to combine tart with sweetness in this summer-inspired mocktail, while carbonation prolongs the aftertaste.

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Cucumber Rose Cooler

A blend of cucumber juice and rose water over tonic, vegetal freshness interplays with scented profiles of the flavouring agent and complements bitterness of the tonic.

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Iced Rose Hibiscus Tea

A mocktail that infuses tea with dried hibiscus and rose petals, produces a tart and floral drink that offers vibrant sips and delicate layers of flavour.

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Lychee Rose Sparkler

This sparkler uses three key ingredients – lychee juice, rose cordial and soda to create a scented, fruity beverage that is ideal to serve as a non-alcoholic brunch option.

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Rose Apple Shrub

What makes this drink unusual is the tart depth of apple cider vinegar, rose syrup and sparkling water, where acidity and soft florals produce a structured but easy-to-sip concoction.