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15 Insanely Refreshing Rosé Cocktail Recipes You Need To Try This Summer

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Live up to the “rosé all day" slogan this season by shaking up one of these refreshing rosé cocktail recipes we've gathered from bars, recipe developers, and winemakers across the country. This list includes a twist on the classic French 75, a rosé mimosa, and a new version of frosé... and yes, they all star everyone's favorite pink wine! Cheers to these delightful sips when the days are long and the temps are hot. Scroll for the recipes!



Frozen Watermelon Rosé Sangria Slushies

Frozen Watermelon Ros\u00e9 Sangria Slushies

We can't wait to combine a few of our favorite things with this drink. Slushies, booze, and watermelon – all in one sip! Freeze sliced watermelon and fresh raspberries ahead of time to make sure that the finished drink has that perfect frozen consistency. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Pink Sangria with Rosé Wine

Pink Sangria with Ros\u00e9 Wine

Prep a big pitcher of this rosé-infused sangria to share with all the besties. (via Barley & Sage)

The Pink French 75 Cocktail

The Pink French 75 Cocktail

This rosé cocktail is a great choice for every flirty and fun cocktail drinker. And with elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and vodka or gin, it's a quick and easy fix! Pink cocktails for the win. (via The Beauty Blotter)

Raspberry and Pomegranate Rosé Cocktail

Raspberry and Pomegranate Ros\u00e9 Summer Cocktail

This sweet, tart drink makes for a relaxing summer evening. Pomegranate juice, fresh lime, and raspberries give the glass a fruity kick, and the gin and rosé give it the right amount of edge. (via Foolproof Living)

Always Sparkling from Ruffino

Always Sparkling From Ruffino

Ingredients (serves 1):

  • 1 ounce cognac
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce strawberry purée
  • 1 dash rose water
  • Ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces Ruffino Sparkling Rosé
  • Fresh strawberries, to garnish

Instructions:

  1. Shake all ingredients together except for the rosé.
  2. Strain into a lowball glass with ice and top off with sparkling rosé.
  3. Garnish with a strawberry.

Lavender Lemonade Rosé Cocktails

summer rose cocktail recipes Lavender Lemonade Ros\u00e9 Cocktails

Lemon and lavender is a match made in heaven, and we can't wait to try this cocktail! A pinch of sea salt rounds out the flavor for a full-bodied drink. (via Plays Well With Butter)

Watermelon Rosé Paloma

Watermelon Ros\u00e9 Paloma

This fizzy, sweet sip partners up with a salty, spicy rim that'll keep you coming back for more. (via Half Baked Harvest)

No-Wait Frosé

No-Wait Fros\u00e9

For anyone who's a *little bit* impatient when it comes to devouring delicious recipes (we totally understand), then this is for you. This drink — which features rosé, frozen strawberries, and vodka — only takes 5 minutes to make, which makes us love it even more than we already did. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Rosé Wine Granita

Ros\u00e9 Wine Granita

The hottest of summer days deserve a sweet icy treat like this rosé slushy. It's like a snow cone, but better! (via Feast + West)

Rosé Mimosa from Kim Crawford Wines

Ros\u00e9 Mimosa From Kim Crawford Wines

Ingredients (serves 4):

For the syrup:

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

For the cocktail:

  • 1 bottle Kim Crawford Rosé
  • 1/2 bottle prosecco
  • 8 rosemary sprigs, to garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a small saucepan bring the sugar and water to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes until dissolved.
  2. Cool and mix in the rosé, then freeze in a loaf pan, breaking up occasionally until frozen solid.
  3. Process in batches in a food processor until smooth, then freeze again until firm.
  4. Scoop into coupe glasses and top off with Prosecco.
  5. Garnish with rosemary and serve.

Rosé Raspberry Sorbet Mimosas

Ros\u00e9 Raspberry Sorbet Mimosas

These mimosas are a unique and colorful addition to brunch or weekends with your gal pals. The drink might have sorbet in it, but we'll still pair it with dessert. (via Fox and Briar)

Strawberry Peach Frosé

Strawberry Peach Fros\u00e9

As far as we're concerned, peaches are the *ultimate* summer fruit. They're juicy, sweet, and taste amazing in a variety of summer dishes. Add it to your rosé recipe to give your drink even more of a summer feel. (via Culinary Hill)

Summer's Perfect Rosé Spritzer

Summer\u2019s Perfect Ros\u00e9 Spritzer summer rose cocktail recipes

With strawberries, mint, and lemon, this rosé cocktail is like summer in a glass. (via The Sweetest Occasion)

Frozen Peach Rosé Slushy

Frozen Peach Ros\u00e9 Slushy

Decadent peaches get frozen then blended with your best rosé wine for a drink that keeps things extra cool. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Strawberry Frozen Rosé

Strawberry Frozen Ros\u00e9

Because this cocktail has fruit in it, that means it's a healthy option, right?! Either way, this frosé recipe is delicious and super fitting for summertime – day or night. (via Barley & Sage)

Next time you need a drink for an evening on the front porch or brunch, grab one of these rosé cocktails. Any of these recipes will add some flavor to your spring or summer day!

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This article has been updated from a previous post.

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Amy
Amy
17 Jul, 2020
Review:

I love making the Frose this time of year!

Vatsala Bahal
Vatsala Bahal
22 Oct, 2020
Review:

These look so good! Can't wait to try them.

c.liz
c.liz
4 Aug, 2022
Review:

That strawberry peach frose is insane!!

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