Mirada Rosa is bright, crisp, and quietly layered—where grapefruit and lime lead with a clean citrus edge, softened by subtle sweetness and lifted with tonic. The rosemary carries through from the syrup and the gin, adding an herbal backbone that ties everything together and gives the drink a fresh, aromatic finish from the first sip through the last.
Mirada Rosa
A Shift in Perspective
Mirada Rosa leans into clarity—bright citrus, lifted aromatics, and a structure that stays clean from start to finish. Grapefruit and lime lead with a sharp, focused edge, while the Ruby Rose syrup carries both sweetness and a subtle bitterness that keeps the drink grounded. The rosemary moves through the background, tying into the botanicals of the gin and giving the entire build a fresh, aromatic backbone.
Tonic brings length and effervescence, stretching the profile without diluting it. The result is a highball that feels composed and intentional, where each element reads clearly without competing for space.
Why Gin Mare Works Here
Gin Mare brings a Mediterranean profile that aligns naturally with the syrup. Rosemary, thyme, and citrus notes reinforce what’s already in the glass rather than introducing something new. That continuity keeps the drink cohesive, allowing the herbal and citrus elements to build on each other instead of pulling in different directions.
Building with Control
This is a stirred build, not shaken. Stirring keeps the drink clear and controlled, preserving both the texture and the carbonation once the tonic is added. The separation of steps—building the base first, then finishing with tonic—ensures the final drink stays structured rather than over-diluted.
Layering the rosemary directly into the glass allows it to open gradually, releasing aroma as the drink develops. It’s a subtle move, but one that carries through the entire experience.
The process is straightforward, but the order matters. Build the base cleanly, control dilution, and finish with tonic to maintain balance and lift.
Mirada Rosa
Ingredients
Drink
- 2 oz Gin Mare
- 1 oz Ruby Rose syrup
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- 3½ oz tonic water
Garnish
- 1 sprig rosemary
- ½ wheel ruby red grapefruit
Instructions
Prepare Glass
- Layer ice and 1 sprig rosemary inside of a highball glass.
Prepare Drink
- In mixing glass, add 2 oz Gin Mare, 1 oz Ruby Rose syrup, and ¾ oz fresh lime juice; top with ice and stir with bar spoon.
- Top with 3½ oz tonic water.
- Take julep strainer and strain liquid contents into prepared highball glass.
Garnish
- Garnish drink with ½ wheel ruby red grapefruit and serve.
