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Rosé is Bae

Rosé is Bae

Mother Nature has spoken and the people have responded. Rosé season has officially begun. Remember that time it was 70 degrees in February? We thought 50 was exciting. The wait has commenced, the patios have opened, and the Rosé is flowing.

Since we will probably be laying out by the pool or driving to the Cape literally like next week, it’s time to spice up our normal Rosé routine. Don’t wanna be too basic. Check out these Wicked refreshing Rosé cocktail recipes.

Rosé Sangria 

Ingredients

  • One Bottle of Rosé
  • 1/4 Cup of Brandy
  • 2 Tablespoons Raspberry Liqueur
  • 2 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 1/2 Cups of Seltzer
  • 1 Sliced Lemon
  • 1 Sliced Grapefruit
  • 1 Sliced Lime

Mix the wine, liqueur, brandy and sugar together and then add fruit. Refrigerate for one hour, and add seltzer just before serving. Drink up!

Saint Rosé 

Ingredients

  • 3 oz. Rosé
  • muddled raspberries
  • a splash of St Germain Elderflower
  • topped off with Prosecco

This is a fabulous and easy cocktail to impress guests with in the comfort of your own home! mmmm!

The Rosé Bouquet

Ingredients  (Makes one glass)

  • 3 oz Rosé
  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc
  • 3 oz Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 Rosemary Sprig

Fill glass with ice and pour ingredients on top. Stir, and garnish with rosemary sprig. Voila!

Strawberry Rosé Spritzer

Ingredients

  • 1 Pint Sliced Strawberries
  • 1 Bottle of Rosé
  • 2 Cups Soda Water
  • 1/3 Cup Aperol
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

Combine wine and strawberries in pitcher and refrigerate for 3 hours. Stir in soda water, Aperol and lemon juice. Pour over ice and garnish with a lemon peel. Cheers!

Here are a few of our favorite Rosé selections that will blend well with any of these recipes:

  • Le Versant Grenache Rosé
  • Vallee des Pins Provence Rosé
  • Cuvee Dedicace Provence Rosé
  • Marques de Reinosa Rosé
  • Flama d’Or Cava Rosé
  • Borgo del Col Alto Prosecco Rosé
  • And of course, Wicked Rosé!

Don’t forget your sunnies. Happy Rosé/Spring!

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