Raspberry Cordial Cocktail
Made with homemade raspberry cordial this cocktail is the perfect mix of tart and refreshing. Enjoy this as a Valentine's Cocktail, for an Easter Brunch or Holiday party.
Ingredients
Raspberry Cordial
- 12 oz. Fresh or Frozen Raspberries unsweetened
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 1 Lemon squeezed
- 2 cups Water
Raspberry Cordial Cocktail
- 1.5 oz. Gin
- 0.5 oz. Orange Liqueur
- 2 oz. prepared Raspberry Cordial
- 2-3 dashes Rose Water
Instructions
Raspberry Cordial
- Add the raspberries and sugar to a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved (about 10 minutes).
- Mash the mixture thoroughly with a potato masher.
- Pour through a strainer and extract as much of the juice as possible. You can use the back of a spoon to press it through the strainer. This can take a while so be patient. Discard the pulp and seeds.
- Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and water. Stir to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. From here you can enjoy as is, or make the cocktail recipe below.
Raspberry Cordial Cocktail
- Combine the gin, orange liquor, and raspberry cordial in your cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously then strain into your chilled glass.
- Add 2-3 dashes of rose water.
- Garnish and serve.
Notes
If you aren't a fan of Gin, this cocktail is also delicious with Vodka for a cleaner raspberry flavor, or Brandy for a warm and festive alternative.
If you don't have Rose Water, Lavender or Orange Bitters make a great substitute.
I used these cute little pink bow drink charms to garnish my glasses.
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