Rose Boysenberry Lemon Cocktail

This Rose Boysenberry Lemon cocktail is so incredibly refreshing and pretty to boot! The color is absolutely stunning...

Boysenberries have become a favorite in the Tartelette household and we become so giddy when they appear at the farmers' market this time of year. They are perfectly tarte and sweet!

Rose Boysenberry Lemon Cocktail

For each cocktail…

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons rose simple syrup (recipe below)

3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice

2 ounces vodka (this cocktail is also delicious with whiskey)

Handful of ice

5 fresh boysenberries, mashed

Directions:

Place simple syrup, lemon juice, vodka, boysenberries and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass of your choice. You can also serve over ice. Garnish with a berry or a fresh organic rose.

Rose Boysenberry Lemon Drop Cocktail

Rose Simple Syrup

Ingredients:

1/2 cup fresh organic rose petals or 2 Tbsp organic dried rose petals

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup filtered water

Directions:

Place roses, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Allow to simmer until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain. Store the syrup in a ball jar in the fridge…use within one week.

Cheers!

My Boysenberry Lavender Pink Lemon Drop is also delicious! Find the recipe here...

Recipe by Cassie Winslow

Photograph by Nicholas Winslow

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