Method Mixology Anthology: The Rose Prick |
November 15, 2011 |
Don’t get me wrong—I enjoy a well-made Gin & Tonic as much as the next girl. But sometimes I get sick of the same pleasant taste and crave a cocktail with more of an edge. I want my drink to evolve as I plunge deeper into my glass—something with a powerful kick that isn’t the potent taste of cheap alcohol. So to combat blandness and satisfy our most decadent cravings, Method went to Wesleyan’s resident cocktail connoisseur, certified barkeep Will Schragis.
Will’s “Rose Prick” is both aesthetically alluring and tantalizing to the taste buds. The familiar taste of a G&T with the twist of lime and splash of red bitters truly makes this drink an embodiment of the bittersweet.
the Rose Prick
1oz. of St. Germain
1 oz. of Gin
1.oz of Lime Juice
1oz of Campari
Combine the first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker
Add ice so that the shaker is about a third full (ice plus ingredients)
Shake for 20 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice
Top off the glass with a splash of soda water
Carefully pour the Campari onto one side
Add a lime wedge for garnish and rose petals for an extra touch
* The Campari should form a red cloud in the drink that looks beautiful yet is deceivingly bitter.