Alpen Rose

Dry vermouth takes the largest measure in this apricot-spirit cocktail. Small amounts of pink wine aperitif and syrup add a gentle color and sweetness, while grapefruit peel supplies the aromatic finish.

Clear very pale rose-gold Alpen Rose in a coupe with grapefruit twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Dry vermouth
  • 30 ml Blume Marillen dry apricot eau-de-vie
  • 7.5 ml Cocchi Americano Rosa
  • 7.5 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
  • 1 piece Grapefruit peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour dry vermouth, Blume Marillen dry apricot eau-de-vie, Cocchi Americano Rosa and simple syrup into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Finish with a grapefruit twist and serve promptly.