The inspiration for this cocktail was Shaker's Rose Vodka (which is not available anymore). But I've had a bottle of it around for nearly 4 years now. It smells so much like perfume, that I think it's pretty much undrinkable by itself. But I was determined to find some mixture that made the stuff not only palatable, but tasty. I think I've succeeded. The following recipe is pretty much a delicious lychee flavored drink, but the rose comes through in the aftertaste for an interesting finish. Also the lychee flavor is very conducive of "flower" flavored drinks.
* Since Shaker's Rose Vodka is no longer available, you could substitute Sputnik Rose Vodka or even rose water.Chill an up glass with crushed ice and water. Shake the ingredients with ice in a shaker until it sweats. Strain into the glass and garnish by floating an organic rose petal in the drink.
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Soho Lychee Liqueur
- 1 oz White Creme de Cocao
- 1 oz Shaker's Rose Vodka*
- 5 or 6 Drops of Grenadine
- Rose Petal