If you are someone who loves a glass of wine on a relaxing evening, you’ve come to the right place. We can all agree that wine has a soothing flavour that we just can’t resist. It is the best companion for a date night, an evening with good music and piping hot pasta with a couple of friends, and so much more. Whatever the occasion might be, a glass of wine makes everything a tad bit better. While many people would prefer a simple glass of wine, a wine cocktail can sometimes be a great idea.
If you are someone who enjoys experimenting with their cocktails, we’ve got ideas. Go beyond red or white, as rosé is here to steal the show. Not only does it go with a variety of delicacies, but can also be experimented with other ingredients in cocktails.
We've compiled a list of three rosé wine cocktails that you should certainly try.
1. Rosé Sangria
A classic wine cocktail, sangria is perhaps everyone's favourite, but have you tried rosé wine sangria? If not then it’s time you should. And trust us, you'll find yourself pouring another glass.
Ingredients needed-
Rosé wine-½ glass
Sugar-1 tbsp
Brandy - ½ glass
Sparkling water to top it off
Mint leaves for garnish
Fruits- oranges, lemons and strawberries
Method
Chop the fruits and mix it with sugar with some water and keep it aside at room temperature for 20-25 minutes.
Add the rosé wine and brandy to this and top it off with sparkling water.
Add mint leaves for garnish and refrigerate. You can even use soda water to make it bubbly.
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2. Rosé Mojito
Instead of your regular lemon and mint mojito, give your glass a spin by adding rose wine. This cocktail will whisk you away to a Hawaiian beach. Follow this simple recipe to make this drink.
Ingredients needed-
Rosé wine-½ glass
Grapefruit juice-½ can
Rum - 30 ml
Lime juice-1 tbsp
Simple sugar syrup- 1 tbsp
Sparkling water
Mint leaves and ice cubes.
Method-
In a glass, muddle mint leaves with sugar syrup using the back of the spoon, pour lime juice, rum and rosé in it. Top it off with sparkling water, add lots of ice cubes and garnish with mint leaves. Serve chilled.
3. Rosé Lemonade
The rosé lemonade is the most straightforward and uncomplicated drink on the list. This drink should take no more than 10 minutes to prepare. It's quite simple to make.
Ingredients needed-
Sugar syrup - 1-½ tbsp
Hot Water - 4 tbsp
Lemon juice -tbsp
Cold water -½ glass
Rosé wine -1 glass
Method-
Make lemonade first by combining sugar syrup, hot water and lemon juice in a glass. Stir it vigorously.
Add cold water to this mixture and refrigerate for half an hour. Before serving, mix the lemonade with rosé wine and serve.
These three exotic cocktail recipes are incredibly easy to make while also being extremely refreshing. Pair these with snacks or charcuterie board.