Since ancient times, roses have been used medicinally, nutritionally, and as a source of perfume. The ancient Greeks, Romans and Phoenicians considered large public rose gardens to be as important as croplands such as orchards and wheat fields.
Elegant, floral, refined, this cocktail is reminiscent of a Victorian garden in the spring.
This is a variation on the drink the “grasshopper”. The drink reputedly originated at Tujague’s, a landmark bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, and was invented by its owner, Philip Guichet.