Taurus Cocktail: Rosebed
The bull is quite a lover. Not only of a carnal nature, but also of almost anything in life. Taurus wants only to love, and to be loved - and for this their appetite is quite substantial. They want to savor their tasty food, admire their close friends, be enveloped in their warm & cushy bed, be surrounded by beautiful objects, and be served quality libations. And they prefer to enjoy all of these things, that are life’s gifts, in the present tense. This is what gives the bull its slow and steady reputation. They are simply trying to enjoy the now. Ruled by Venus, the planet of fertility, Taurus is a born creator. Their green thumb and kitchen skills make for the consummate bar chef, where they can excel in the creation of culinary cocktails. Ruled by none other than the bright and shining planet of Venus, the rose symbolizes love like nothing else. Dear Taurus, if you can get past this flower’s prickly, Arian needles, the ROSEBED is certain to become one of your fave cocktails.
ROSEBED (ROSE GIMLET)
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz simple syrup*
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz rose water
- rose petalsDIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Float rose petals. Rose petals are edible, but be sure to purchase or pick ones grown without pesticide.NOTE: be sure to store flower waters in the fridge or they will go rancid.
(Recipe created by Gwen Sutherland Kaiser)
ALSO TRY: Rose Petal Sandwiches
I couldn’t have said it better myself. When do I get to try my signature cocktail?
Comment by Bullboy — March 29, 2007 @ 5:54 am
I came *this close* to ripping my little rosebush out of its bed a couple of days ago, but a little voice told me, don’t. Maybe this is why!
Comment by Molly — April 1, 2007 @ 6:25 pm