Bermuda Rose, a cocktail recipe featuring gin, apricot liqueur, sweet vermouth, and grenadine

The Bermuda Rose is a classic gin cocktail that captures the feeling of summer just before it arrives. The drink’s charm lies in the way it blends familiar ingredients to create something floral, lightly fruity, and refreshingly crisp. Ahh. Can you feel that breeze? Warmer months ahead.

Starting with a base of gin, this cocktail sets a clean foundation, allowing botanical notes like juniper and citrus to shine through clearly. Then comes the real standout: Giffard Abricot du Roussillon. Unlike many apricot liqueurs, Giffard's is known for its genuine fruit flavor, offering a subtle sweetness and juicy, ripe aroma that feels natural, never artificial. Paired with the herbal complexity of Baldoria Rosso Vermouth—made with carefully selected botanicals and top-quality wine —these two elements balance beautifully. The vermouth provides depth and a touch of bitterness, anchoring the apricot’s sweetness and creating layers you can slowly explore with each sip.

Grenadine imparts just a whisper of sweetness and adds the cocktail's namesake rosy hue, reminiscent of Bermuda's abundant hibiscus and oleander blossoms. But rest assured, this isn’t overly sweet—just gently fruity and vibrant, exactly the type of drink you'll want on hand as the days get longer and warmer.

Served chilled, the Bermuda Rose is a cocktail that invites lingering—perhaps in a garden or on the porch—as you savor its delicate flavors and anticipate the summer that's just around the corner.