City Lifestyle

Want to start a publication?

Learn More
La Rosa

Featured Article

The Cocktail Club

Article by Erin James, Ascend Hospitality Group

Photography by Erin James, Ascend Hospitality Group

Originally published in Bellevue Lifestyle

Specially crafted by lead mixologist Chaz Lee at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi, La Rosa is a vibrant fusion of flavors that will entice any home bar enthusiast this Valentine’s Day. Lee’s recipe requires both an ISI whipping canister and two nitrous oxide (N₂O) cream chargers to create the foam that tops the cocktail, but the extra effort is worth the texture in each fruity-and-floral sip.

Drink Name: La Rosa

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium strawberry

  • 1.5 oz Rose-Infused Codigo 1530 Blanco 

  • 0.5 oz Naranjo Bitter Orange Liqueur 

  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice 

  • 0.25 oz Blood Orange Juice 

  • 0.25 oz Agave Syrup 

  • 0.25 oz Citric Acid Solution (see below) 

  • Mango Chamoy Foam (see below)

Directions:

  1. Muddle the strawberry in the bottom of a shaker tin. 

  2. Add all remaining ingredients except the foam into the shaker along with ice. 

  1. Shake vigorously until well-chilled. 

  1. Strain into a coupe glass and top with Mango Chamoy Foam. 

Mango Chamoy Foam: 

  • 3 oz Lime Juice 

  • 2 oz Egg White 

  • 2 oz Mango Puree 

  • 2 oz Simple Syrup 

  • 1 oz Chamoy 

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in the ISI Whipping Canister, seal the lid tightly and shake for 15 seconds to incorporate. Charge with one N₂O cream charger, shake for 30 seconds. Charge with a second N₂O cream charger and shake for another 30 seconds. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before use. 

Rose-Infused Codigo 1530: 

  • 10 oz Codigo 1530 Blanco 

  • 6 g Organic Rose Petals 

Directions: 

Combine Codigo 1530 Blanco and rose petals in a clean glass container. Store in a cool, dark place for 2 days to infuse. Strain the solids off and label the infused liquid. 

Citric Acid Solution (10%): 

  • 15 g Citric Acid 

  • 150 g Warm Water 

Directions: 

Combine warm water and citric acid until dissolved. Store in a glass container.