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The blushing rose is a beautiful cocktail with a lovely mix of floral and fruit flavors that is perfect for Valentine's Day or any memorable evening. Then again, it's so easy to mix up that you don't need a special occasion to enjoy this recipe that's designed for two. It's a lovely dinner drink that will pair well with a variety of foods, including the full array of Asian dishes.
This blush pink cocktail is light on the alcohol and the bouquet is fascinating. In it, you'll enjoy a mix of the complex flavors of Ty Ku Liqueur (a brilliant green liqueur), luscious pomegranate juice, and rose nectar for a little floral sweetness.
Ingredients
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4 ounces Ty Ku liqueur
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2 ounces pomegranate juice
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4 ounces rose nectar
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Lime wedges, for garnish
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour the Ty Ku, pomegranate juice, and rose nectar.
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Strain into stemmed glasses or over ice in old-fashioned glasses.
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Garnish with lime wedges. Serve and enjoy.
Tips
- Rose nectar is not an easy ingredient to find and you may have the best luck in natural food stores.
- Alternatively, you can use a rose simple syrup. It gets its flavor from food-grade rose water and is easy to make at home. You may find that you need a little less in the cocktail because it can be sweeter than the nectar. For less sweetness, pour straight food-grade rose water instead.
Recipe Variations
- To make a single cocktail, simply divide all the ingredients in half.
- Rather than pomegranate juice, pour pomegranate liqueur (e.g., Pama, Giffard, Bols) instead. Pomegranate vodka is another option, though the drink will have a lighter profile.
- Add lemonade to this recipe for a slightly taller and very refreshing drink.
- Top the drinks off with sparkling wine. A lovely sparkling rosé would be a fine choice, though prosecco or cava are great options as well. If you want to go all out, pick up a bottle of Champagne.
- There really are no great substitutes for Ty Ku because it is a unique soju-based liqueur. However, you could pour vodka, rum, or even tequila instead and have a wonderful drink.
How Strong Is a Blushing Rose?
The blushing rose is a very mild cocktail. In fact, it's one of the lower-proof mixed drinks you can make. It is actually lighter than a glass of wine, with an alcohol content of just 6 percent ABV (12 proof). Of course, if you add any extra alcoholic ingredients, that will rise, but it should always be relatively gentle.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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321 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
46g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 2 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 321 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 1% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 1% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 13mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 34g | |
Protein 1g | |
Vitamin C 20mg | 98% |
Calcium 32mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 192mg | 4% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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