Courtesy of Prohibition in Atlanta
“In the Name of the Rose”
Created by Thomas McGuire, Mixologist, Prohibition
The name of the drink is “In the Name of the Rose”, inspired by the Italian writer Umberto Eco’s novel of the same name. The novel deals with two monks solving a mystery which got me thinking about abbey produced bases. I immediately thought of Belgian beer and French champagne, and tying the two together with a rose syrup and candied rose petals. Now, the recipe:
2 oz well chilled Lindemann’s Pêche Lambic
3 oz well chilled Champagne
1/2 oz Rose syrup
3 candied Rose petals
Dash Rose water
Begin by combining the Rose syrup, the Lambic and the Champagne in a thoroughly chilled coupe glass. Using an atomizer, mist a dash of rose water across the surface of the cocktail. Then float candied rose petals across the top. Enjoy!