Venus Beauty

This ethereal cocktail captures the essence of Libra season with its perfectly balanced blend of floral and citrus notes. Crafted to honor Venus, Libra's ruling planet, the combination of rose liqueur and rosewater creates an elegant, garden-fresh profile. The gin provides structure while prosecco adds a celebratory sparkle – perfect for toasting the season of harmony and beauty.

The Libra's Rose

Ingredients

  • 2 oz London Dry gin

  • 1 oz rose liqueur

  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice

  • 0.5 oz simple syrup (1:1)

  • 2 dashes rose water

  • Prosecco to top (approximately 2 oz)

Garnish

  • Fresh rose petal (optional)

  • Lemon twist

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker

  • Fine strainer

  • Chilled coupe or champagne flute

  • Jigger

  • Citrus press

Instructions

  1. Chill your serving glass with ice or in the freezer

  2. Add gin, rose liqueur, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and rose water to a cocktail shaker

  3. Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds

  4. Double strain into your chilled glass

  5. Gently top with chilled Prosecco

  6. Garnish with a fresh rose petal and/or lemon twist

Notes

  • For best results, use a quality London Dry gin that doesn't overpower the delicate rose notes

  • Fresh lemon juice is essential; avoid using bottled alternatives

  • The cocktail should be served cold; ensure all ingredients (especially the Prosecco) are well-chilled

  • Rose water is potent; stick to the recommended amount to maintain balance

Specs

  • Yield: 1 cocktail

  • Total Volume: Approximately 6 oz

  • ABV: Approximately 16-18%

  • Style: Floral, Effervescent

  • Glass: Coupe or Champagne Flute

  • Serving: Straight Up

Variations

  • For a non-alcoholic version, substitute gin with juniper tea, rose liqueur with rose syrup, and Prosecco with sparkling water

  • For a stronger floral note, you can add an additional 0.25 oz of rose liqueur

  • For a drier version, reduce simple syrup to 0.25 oz