The "Mr. Boston" name is known not only for its brands of distilled spirits, but also for its unique reference book, (Old) Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide, used by both professional and home bartenders as the "Bible of Booze." The Guide was first published 1935, according to the first date published in the Guide's publisher information page, the early days after the Repeal of Prohibition, when the distillery started up business again.
The name of the cocktail comes for the twist that made this drink. The original cocktail is named "Rose" and it contains dry vermouth, apricot liqueur, fresh lemon juice and grenadine. By adding gin to the whole composition, this drink becomes the English Rose, because when you say gin, you immediately think of the Brits.
1 1/2 ounce Gin
3/4 ounce dry vermouth
3/4 ounce apricot liqueur
1/4 fresh lemon juice
grenadine to taste
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