Blackthorn Rose

About the Blackthorn Rose

Softly floral and gently rosy, the Blackthorn Rose takes the same double pour Timber Creek Florida Gin structure as its Blackthorn siblings and points it in a lighter, more romantic direction, swapping in Lillet Rouge and a barspoon of rose syrup in place of sweet vermouth and bitters. Rose flavored spirits can turn cloying fast if the base isn’t clean enough to support them, so this build depends on Timber Creek Florida Gin’s botanical clarity, a result of the distillery’s grain to glass distilling process, to keep the floral note from tipping into perfume. The Lillet Rouge adds a fruity, wine forward sweetness underneath the rose syrup, giving the drink some structure beyond just floral sugar.

To build it, stir both portions of gin with the Lillet Rouge and rose syrup over ice until well chilled and properly diluted, then strain into a chilled coupe glass. No garnish is required, though a small edible flower or a twist of lemon peel would suit the drink’s romantic presentation if you want to dress it up further. Its floral, gently sweet profile makes it a natural match for the suggested pairings of raspberry tart, brie cheese, and candied walnuts, with roasted duck offering a savory counterpoint if you want to serve it earlier in a meal rather than after.

Dark chocolate rounds things out nicely for a dessert course, and the drink’s soft color makes it a natural fit for a bridal shower or springtime celebration. Given how easy the floral sweetness makes this drink to sip, it’s worth remembering it still carries a full double pour of gin, so pace yourself, drink some water alongside it, and make sure you’ve got a safe way home planned before the evening winds down. A drink this delicate is best enjoyed at a relaxed, unhurried pace.

Softly floral and gently rosy, the Blackthorn Rose takes the same double pour Timber Creek Florida Gin structure as its Blackthorn siblings and points it in a lighter, more romantic direction, swapping in Lillet Rouge and a barspoon of rose syrup in place of sweet vermouth and bitters. Rose flavored spirits can turn cloying fast if the base isn’t clean enough to support them, so this build depends on Timber Creek Florida Gin’s botanical clarity, a result of the distillery’s grain to glass distilling process, to keep the floral note from tipping into perfume. The Lillet Rouge adds a fruity, wine forward sweetness underneath the rose syrup, giving the drink some structure beyond just floral sugar.

To build it, stir both portions of gin with the Lillet Rouge and rose syrup over ice until well chilled and properly diluted, then strain into a chilled coupe glass. No garnish is required, though a small edible flower or a twist of lemon peel would suit the drink’s romantic presentation if you want to dress it up further. Its floral, gently sweet profile makes it a natural match for the suggested pairings of raspberry tart, brie cheese, and candied walnuts, with roasted duck offering a savory counterpoint if you want to serve it earlier in a meal rather than after.

Dark chocolate rounds things out nicely for a dessert course, and the drink’s soft color makes it a natural fit for a bridal shower or springtime celebration. Given how easy the floral sweetness makes this drink to sip, it’s worth remembering it still carries a full double pour of gin, so pace yourself, drink some water alongside it, and make sure you’ve got a safe way home planned before the evening winds down. A drink this delicate is best enjoyed at a relaxed, unhurried pace.