English Rose Martini
…why you might ask?…after reading the description, I couldn’t wait for spring to arrive!
“Enjoy this fruity variation of the martini as your roses come into bloom. Apricot brandy is perfect for the spring cocktails and in the English Rose it is accented with sweet lemon and pomegranate flavors.”
“An English Rose is a delightful variation of the classic martini. It’s sweeter, using apricot brandy, grenadine and lemon for flavor but it is still a great before dinner drink.”
Thanks to Colleen Graham at about.com for providing this fabulous idea, recipe and opinion for a spring cocktail!
Ingredients:
2 oz gin
1 oz dry vermouth
1 oz brandy
1/2 oz lemon juice
1 tsp grenadine
maraschino cherry
Preparation:
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes
Shake well
Strain into a chilled glass
Garnish with the maraschino cherry