Cheers: Black Rose

The blistering heat of summer calls for cooling cocktails—but when you tire of the daiquiris, margaritas and pina coladas, what’s left? We suggest you take a page from the pre-air-conditioning days and revive the Black Rose, a classic French cocktail that sports a refreshing fruity flavor without being too sweet, thanks to the addition of rosemary. The original version dates to the ’20s and featured bitters and grenadine—it may have even served as a precursor to New Orleans’ famous Sazerac. This updated version switches up the bourbon for French vermouth and includes a recipe for making your own blackberry-rosemary syrup. Click here to read.