Inspired by the iconic song “My Favorite Things” the Raindrops on Roses cocktail blends vodka, rose water, lemon juice, agave, and a touch of grenadine to create a bright, floral pink lemonade–style drink worthy of The Sound of Music. (Recipe Below)
My Favorite Things is one of the most iconic songs to come out of The Sound of Music, It is one of the most iconic songs in the show tunes genre. The Raindrops on Roses cocktail is inspired straight from My Favorite Things. To get the flavor of roses just after a rainstorm, this cocktail combines Vodka, Rose Water, Lemon Juice and Agave, and a touch of grenadine for the pretty pink color of the pink lemonade Uncle Max turns down for "something stronger". Shake the cocktail to get it very cold, strain into a coupe and garnish with a lemon peel rosette for the color contrast. This cocktail is beautiful, and tastes floral, and bright with just enough sweetness to balance the rose water. Raindrops on Roses is the perfect Sound of Music pink lemonade, one that Uncle Max would approve of.
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Raindrops on Roses
2 oz (60mL) Vodka
.75 oz (22.5mL) Lemon Juice
1.5 oz (45mL) Rose Water
.25 oz (7.5mL) Agave
Bar Spoon Grenadine
In a shaker, combine 2 oz Vodka, .5 oz Cointreau, .75 oz Lemon Juice, 1.5 oz Rose Water, .25 oz Agave, and a bar spoon of store grenadine. Add ice, cover and shake for 30 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and Garnish with a candied lemon peel made into a rose.
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Tito's Vodka
80 proof/ 40% ABV
Fifth Generation, Inc.
This vodka is certified as gluten-free because it is made from yellow corn which is considered a modern production of vodka. While made from yellow corn, its clean flavor and color can be attributed to the fact that it is distilled six times and traditional vodka is distilled three to four times.
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Lemon Juice
5-6% acidity
Less acidic than lime juice, lemon juice will add enough acidity to brighten flavors without overpowering when balanced with sweetness. Usually our preference when needing acid to emulsify with egg white, aquafaba or cream.
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Rose Water
Very floral, a little bitter, and ever so slightly peppery. Rose water is made by steeping roses in water and then distilling it to separate out any impurities and remove the color.
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Agave
A neutrally flavored and easy to grab sweetener. Golden, Amber and Dark Agave Nectars are available in the supermarket with darker versions being predictably more toasty or caramel in flavor.
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Grenadine
Grenadine is a common non-alcoholic beverage syrup used for its color, sweetness and syrup consistency. Commercially produced grenadine is more sweet and less citrusy from artisan made grenadine. Grenadine syrup is easy to make in small batches at home resulting in more pomegranate flavor.
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The Sound of Music is a classic musical drama set in 1930s Austria that follows Maria as she brings joy, music, and healing to the Von Trapp family during the rise of World War II. Inspired by the iconic song “My Favorite Things” the Raindrops on Roses cocktail blends vodka, rose water, lemon juice, agave, and grenadine for a floral, pink lemonade–style drink. Drawing from the sweeping Alpine landscapes and title song, The Hills Are Alive cocktail combines mezcal, Amaro Montenegro, Zirbenz pine schnapps, Italicus, and ginger syrup for a smoky, herbal flavor. Both movie-inspired cocktails reflect the beauty, warmth, and resilience at the heart of this beloved musical. Based on the true story of the Von Trapp family singers, The Sound of Music remains a timeless favorite perfect for sing-alongs, movie nights, and themed cocktails.
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