Recipe: Rose Petal Martini
Sip the signature cocktail from Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, inspired by the fragrant roses that adorn its gardens in early summer, for a floral take on a classic martini.
With eleven distinct gardens overflowing with organic fruit, vegetables, micro-herbs and exquisite flowers, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is a true paradise for green-fingered guests. After a day wandering through this horticultural haven, step inside to discover a cocktail menu crafted around a garden-to-glass philosophy, offering botanically inspired tipples for every palate. Bring a taste of Le Manoir into your own home with our exclusive recipe for the ultimate rose petal martini.
Ingredients
- 40ml Salcombe Rosé Sainte Marie Gin
- 40ml cranberry juice
- 20ml Cocchi Rosa
- 10ml sugar syrup
- 1 piece of lemon peel
- 1 red rose petal
Instructions
Step 1 / 3
Add all the liquid ingredients and the lemon peel into a shaker with ice and roll (rotate rather than shake).
Step 2 / 3
Finely strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
Step 3 / 3
Garnish with a single red rose petal.
GARDEN TO GLASS
This season, discover a new cocktail concept at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire. Step into our bar and learn the many stories behind some of our signature drinks, creating three exquisite cocktails using the finest spirits and home-grown botanicals with our skilled bar staff.
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