Description
The Dark Rose is a vibrant and refreshing cocktail that combines the bold flavors of tequila and pomegranate with a hint of raspberry and lemon. Topped with spicy ginger beer and garnished with pomegranate arils and delicate dried rose petals, this drink offers a beautiful balance of sweet, tart, and spicy notes. Perfect for a festive gathering or a sophisticated evening, this cocktail can also be easily adapted into a flavorful mocktail.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) tequila
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) raspberry liqueur (Chambord) (optional)
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/3 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/2 cup ginger beer
Garnishes
- Pomegranate arils, for serving
- Dried rose petals, for serving (optional)
Mocktail Variation
- Additional 2–3 tablespoons pomegranate juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (for extra zing)
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Fill a cocktail glass with ice to chill it while you prepare the drink.
- Mix the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, raspberry liqueur if using, fresh lemon juice, and pomegranate juice. Add ice and shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled.
- Strain into glass: Strain the chilled mixture into the prepared cocktail glass, ensuring it is free of ice shards for a smooth sip.
- Top with ginger beer: Gently pour ginger beer over the cocktail to add a spicy, fizzy finish.
- Garnish and serve: Decorate your drink with fresh pomegranate arils and dried rose petals for a lovely presentation and enhanced aroma.
- For the mocktail: Omit tequila and raspberry liqueur. Use an additional 2 to 3 tablespoons of pomegranate juice and add 1 tablespoon of apple cider. For an extra tangy kick, add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Follow the rest of the steps similarly.
Notes
- Using fresh lemon juice will greatly enhance the brightness of the cocktail.
- Ginger beer, not ginger ale, is recommended for its robust spicy flavor.
- Rose petals should be food-grade and free from pesticides if used as garnish.
- For a sweeter mocktail, adjust pomegranate juice to taste.
- The optional raspberry liqueur adds depth but can be omitted for a lighter flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: The Dark Rose, tequila cocktail, pomegranate cocktail, raspberry liqueur, ginger beer drink, festive cocktail, mocktail variation
