Maiden's Blush

 

(Photo by Ned Drumond)

As you'd expect, the Maiden's blush is a pink drink. It is part of the family of Maiden drinks that have gin and orange liqueur. For this drink I used Rose's grenadine to make sure it had the right pink shade. Instead of triple sec, I used Vitae orange liqueur because it is stronger and a little goes a long way with aromatics.

• 2 oz. gin
• 1/2 tsp. triple sec (Vitae orange liqueur)
• 1/2 tsp. grenadine
• 1/2 tsp. lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.