A Blush Rose Gimlet Recipe That is Both Refreshing and Captivating

In this ultimate guide to seasonal herbs, Seasonal Living with Herbs is a transformative book written by Jess Buttermore that explores the supportive, culinary, and crafting uses of herbs.

This is a go-to resource for discovering the extraordinary benefits of nature’s bounty. Learn how to preserve herbs and harness their medicinal properties, explore creative ways to use herbs in your everyday life, and cultivate a deeper connection to the natural world.

In the following excerpt taken from Seasonal Living with Herbs, Jess shares a Blush Rose Gimlet recipe that unfolds like a stroll through a blooming garden.

A Blush Rose Gimlet Recipe

As rose season bows to a close, put the last of your roses to good use in this delicately flavored gin gimlet. This enchanting cocktail combines the timeless elegance of a classic gin gimlet with the subtle floral notes of rose petals and elderflower, creating a sensory experience that is both refreshing and captivating. The crisp and botanical essence of gin harmonizes seamlessly with the citrusy tang of fresh lemon juice and orange bitters, while the delicacy of the rose simple syrup and rose petal ice cubes imparts a subtle and aromatic layer of sophistication. Each sip unfolds like a stroll through a blooming garden.

About the author: Jess and her husband, Adam, own Cedar House Farm, a sanctuary where she enjoys gardening, herbalism, farming, baking, writing, and photography. Her first book, The Love Language of Flowers, coauthored with Lisa McGuinness, is a botanical resource featuring three glossaries of flowers and their Victorian meanings, floriography, floral poetry and lore, and step-by-step instructions for creating impactful yet achievable arrangements infused with vintage meaning. Jess has written pieces for several publications, including Click Magazine, In Her Garden, Trailblazher Magazine, Willow & Sage, The Natural Home, GreenCraft, and Obaahima Magazine. Her photography, recipes, and tutorials have been featured in various education resources offered by her friends at Herbal Academy, and her photography has been featured in National Geographic’s Your Shot USA, Your Shot UK, and The Daily Dozen, among many other online photography publications. She was named one of the Top 100 Photographers to Watch by Click & Co. (2018) and is a Click Pro Elite Member and Click & Co. Lifetime Member. Her photography has been displayed in various exhibits and themed collections over the years. Jess shares her botanical journey at Instagram and cedarhouseliving.com