Juliet & Romeo Cocktail
A little on the nose, but whatever.
by Erin Henderson
Is it cringe to recommend a cocktail for Valentine's Day that's named for literature's most famous lovers?
Probably.
But don't let that deter you from making this refreshing and uplifting drink. Plus – creator Toby Maloney gave Juliet top billing, so there's a bit of a feminist vibe to the whole thing, which maybe makes having a boyfriend cool again?
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Valentine's Day happens to be my birthday, and this year, I'm marking it down south, so you know I will be pool noodle-deep in smart and snappy cocktails, the Juliet & Romeo chief amongst them.
A cooling blend of cucumber, mint, and lime enhanced by gin, Maloney wanted a drink to appeal to gin haters. Apparently, he succeeded, as it's been reported his Chicago bar has sold upwards of 20 a day, second to only the Old Fashioned.
Since the Juliet & Romeo's creation in 2007, it's become a modern classic having quickly spread across good cocktail bars everywhere.
Juliet & Romeo
Rosewater really packs a punch, so don't go overboard. A little goes a long way.
Makes: 1 drink
Bartender Level: easy
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry gin
- 3 slices cucumber
- pinch of salt
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 3 drops rosewater
- Mint leaf or rose petal, for garnish
How to Make It:
- Combine gin, cucumber, and salt in an empty shaker and muddle the cucumber to release the juice.
- Add all remaining ingredients, except the garnish, fill the shaker with ice and shake well to combine and chill, about 20 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with mint leaf, and an optional spritz of rosewater