Rose Gin Sour With Campari

Name: Rose Gin Sour With Campari
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Modern Classic 1985-now
Ingredients: 2 oz Gin; 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice; 1/2 oz Rose syrup; 1/4 oz Campari; Lemon twist [Garnish]

A contemporary gin sour that layers floral rose syrup with bright citrus and Campari's herbal bitterness. The rose-forward flavor profile makes it distinctive among classic sour variations.

🌍Modern Classic 1985-now 🏷️Equipment: old-fashioned glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

2 oz Gin

1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice

1/2 oz Rose syrup

1/4 oz Campari

Lemon twist [Garnish]

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Instructions

1
Shake with ice and strain into ice-filled old-fashioned glass.
2
lemon twist.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use fresh lemon juice, not bottled—the acidity and brightness are essential to balance the floral sweetness and Campari bitterness.
Chill your coupe or cocktail glass beforehand; a cold glass keeps the drink properly chilled longer after shaking.
Express the lemon twist oils over the drink's surface before dropping it in to add aromatic citrus notes that complement the rose.
Measure Campari precisely at 1/4 oz—too much drowns the rose, too little loses the herbal edge that defines the drink.

Substitutions

Gin → Vodka (mutes floral notes; use only if gin is unavailable)
Rose syrup → Violet or lavender syrup (shifts floral profile but maintains balance)
Fresh lemon juice → Fresh grapefruit juice (adds bitterness and citrus depth, reduces tartness slightly)
Campari → Aperol (lighter, less bitter; reduces complexity)

Storage & make-ahead

Best served fresh immediately after shaking. Pre-batch the gin, rose syrup, and Campari in a sealed container and refrigerate up to 2 days; add fresh lemon juice and shake with ice just before serving.

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring tool · coupe or cocktail glass · bar spoon or mixing spoon

Common Questions

Can I make this without rose syrup?

Rose syrup is central to the drink's character. You could substitute another floral syrup like violet or lavender, but the flavor will shift noticeably.

What type of gin works best?

A London Dry style gin with botanical clarity works well; avoid heavily juniper-forward gins that will overpower the rose and Campari.

Should this be shaken or stirred?

Shake vigorously with ice to chill, dilute slightly, and create a silky texture that balances the floral and bitter notes.

How do I make or buy rose syrup?

Purchase pre-made rose syrup from specialty cocktail suppliers, or make it by simmering rose petals or rose water with equal parts sugar and water, then cooling and straining.