Rose Petal Cocktails

Try these refreshingly feminine and elegant cocktails, which are perfect for celebrating a special occasion or giving a luxurious twist to sophisticated brunches.

"A festive and easy way to add glamour and romance to any menu."

Chef Rick Tarantino, M.S.

Preparation Time: 2 hours + 3 minutes

(Optional) Cook Time: 3-4 minutes

Servings: 1 person

Rose Petal Cocktail Ingredients
5-10 different coloured roses (about 13-50 grams)	1 Tbsp (20 grams) organic honey
0.5 Fl. Oz peach Schnapps	1-1.5 oz vodka

Equipment
Ice cube tray	Saucepan	Rocks glass

Ice Cube Preparation:

1. Clean rose petals under water, making sure to remove any residue or debris.
2. Place a generous amount, (2-4 rose petals, depending on size) into a standard size ice tray. 
3. Top with filtered water. Freeze until solid, (about 2 hours).

Cocktail  Preparation:

1. In a small saucepan, heat honey. Add in peach Schnapps. Mix until combined. Allow to cool. (Can be made ahead of time).
2. Into a rocks or stemless wine glass, fill with rose petal ice cubes. Pour cooled honey/ Schnapps combination.
3. Add vodka and top with champagne or sparkling wine.
4. Garnish with additional petals. 

Optional Cooking Instructions:

Add a zest of heated blood orange or citrus fruit to balance. 

Presentation:

Garnish drink with a stem of small roses, and present immediately. Alternate presentation: Serve alongside dessert, using only champagne. 

Chef Rick's Tips:

Tun this simple template into a winter drink instead: Forego the roses and add juniper berries to ice (about 10 grams).Create a delicous and savory gin and tonic, perfect for a steak dinner.

Shake up the liquors and guests! Present this drink without the honey, and let guests pour warm honey over the ice. The melting ice will surely be a fun experience.

Serve this alongside an appetizer for brunch. Adjust serving size to a pitcher ofsangria, and let guests pour their own flower infused cocktail.  Substitute peach Schnapps for Grand Marnier or Triple Sec, and infuse heated orange peels (3-4 grams) into the drink. Include some chopped up fruit (20 grams).