Please excuse my lack of self-control while I share all the strawberry recipes with you all at once. I can't keep these recipes to myself! The strawberries are talking to me at this point. They like to be soaked in gin, they say.
There are a lot of flavors that go well with strawberries, but my favorite is rose water. (Second to gin, of course)
Rose water tastes like, um, roses. It tastes the way roses smell, but in a delicate, not over-the-top way. I promise. And yeah, you're going to have to hunt it down at an ethnic market. But, I happen to think you'll enjoy the hunt and walk away with a whole bag full of new groceries, too. Try somethin' new while you're there! If you see orange water next to rose water, go ahead and pick that up, too. <<foreshadowing>>
One of the early recipes on my site is a strawberry crostata made with rose water. My Mom made the recipe many times without the rose water, and then finally bought a bottle. Now, she says, she'll hardly make a strawberry dessert without it.
I made this cocktail with gin, because I'm currently having a scandalous love affair with local gin, but vodka would be fabulous, too. If you're not a fan of the herbal flavors of gin, you'll appreciate vodka in this application. I'm amazed that rose water is able to stand up to the herbs and floral notes of gin, so I'll stick with it.
How about a blast from the past with a 2010 photo of said strawberry crostata that makes me want to cringe? Get it:
Yikes! Ok, final words: I like this cocktail with only one teaspoon of sugar, but if you like super sweet and fruity cocktails, go ahead and use two.
A light and refreshing gin cocktail.Strawberry Rose Gin Fizz
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 229Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 0g
Joanne says
I've only ever had rosewater with coconut before (also amazing) but am I every so glad right now that I have strawberries in the fridge and a mostly full bottle of rosewater in my life. Oh yes. I am.
bakerbynature says
So it's 8:02 am and I'm totally thinking about gin! This is just so pretty! And the fact that we have every ingredient in the kitchen right now means it may be a "It's 5 o clock... somewhere" kinda day ;)
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
These are GORGEOUS! I need them in my life. Is it 5 o clock yet? I'm not usually a Gin person...but i'll try it for these beauties!
Paula - bell'alimento says
Don't mind me while I move my clock ahead so I can go ahead and have this NOW!
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
I've never had rose water. This drink looks so refreshing! Must try it!
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
Christina, these are gorgeous! I can't wait to try, they look so refreshing! Pinned :)
Nadine says
This could be my first drink after Baby arrives! Still got a few months to go, but I'm thinking about it already ;-)
There's a gin sold in the UK called Bloom, which you drink with strawberries, so it might be a winner for this recipe.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
BRING ON THE BERRIES! Also, I would still definitely eat the crostada, preferably with a double size of this cocktail ;-)
Nutmeg Nanny says
If it includes gin I'm totally in! You should see my gin collection right now. I need to throw a gin party just to make a dent. Love the addition of rose water in this...yum!
Katrina @ WVS says
Waaaaaaant!! Man, this looks awesome. So yummy!