It’s no wonder to us that rosé wine is as popular as it is. It’s pink and sparkles? Yes, please! But, when looking at the history of this crisp and refreshing wine, it hasn’t always been the talk of the town. In fact, up until 2010, the traditionally thought of as “cheap” wine only accounted for 8% of total wine sales. However, according to research conducted by bw166, in the US, rosé sales have skyrocketed by an amazing 1433% from 2010 to 2020.
So what changed? It’s hard to pinpoint an exact reason, but many believe it’s linked to the rise of Instagram. If we’re being honest, nothing is prettier than a fresh glass of rosé. Add a glass while sitting by the pool and who doesn’t get instant FOMO? As with the surge in popularity of cosmopolitan martinis thanks to Sex and the City, another reason could be linked to rosé being a prominent feature on many reality shows. Pop culture-obsessed fans know that Lisa Vanderpump of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills even created her own brand of rosé after showcasing it so heavily on the show.
Many millennials site rosé as being the unofficial drink of the summer. With so many brands making this light and fruity wine accessible to the masses, it’s easy to kick back with a chilled glass (or can) of rosé wherever you are. But on top of the classic glass, there are many ways to enjoy a bottle and we’re here to share our favorite recipes for you to enjoy this summer.
5 Ways Rosé
Strawberry and Peach Rosé Sangria
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brandy
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup slices peaches
- 1 bottle Rosé
- 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 cup chilled club soda or sparkling water
- 10-20 Leaves Basil
Instructions
- Add the sugar and brandy to a large pitcher and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add the fresh fruit, wine, and club soda and stir to combine. Add the basil.
- Refrigerate the sangria for at least 6 hours before serving.
- Serve over ice.
EASY GRAPEFRUIT FROSÉ
Ingredients
- 1 bottle rosé (standard 750mL)
- 1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
- 1 cup crushed ice
- sliced grapefruit and sprigs of mint for garnish
Instructions
- Pour rosé and ruby red grapefruit juice in ice cube trays. Let freeze overnight.
- Add the rosé and ruby red grapefruit juice ice cubes and crushed ice in a blender.
- Blend until mixed through, adding more ice as needed.
- Pour into cocktail glass, add slice grapefruit and sprig of mint for garnish
SUMMERTIME ROSÉ TEQUILA SANGRIA
Ingredients
- 1 bottle rosé
- 1 cup silver tequila
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup agave nectar depending on your taste
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled + halved
- 1 cups sliced peaches
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh pitted cherries and or watermelon
- 2/3 cup limes sliced
- Original flavored kombucha or sparkling water for topping
- basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine all the ingredients except the sparkling water (or kombucha) and basil. Stir, gently to combine and then place in the fridge until chilled.
- To serve, give the sangria a good stir, then fill each glass with ice and pour the sangria over the ice. Top with sparkling water or kombucha. Garnish with basil and edible flowers. Drink up!
ROSÉ WINE COCKTAIL
Ingredients
- 1-2 Lemon Wedges
- 1-2 slices of grapefruit
- ice
- 6 oz rosé wine
- 1 1/2 oz gin
- 1 1/2 oz simple syrup, to taste
Instructions
- Muddle the lemon wedges and grapefruit in the bottom of a glass.
- Add in the ice, rosé, gin and stir well.
- Add in the simple syrup to your desired sweetness.
- Strain into a wine glass and add the muddled lemon and grapefruit.
LAVENDER LEMONADE ROSÉ COCKTAILS
Ingredients
For homemade lavender lemonade
- 1 t dried lavender
- 2 t lemon zest (the zest of 2 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- pinch sea salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/4 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (the juice of 5–7 lemons)
For a lavender lemonade rosé cocktail
- 8 oz rosé wine, chilled
- 4 oz lavender lemonade
- 2 oz sparkling water
- ice
Instructions
To make the lavender lemonade
- In a small bowl, combine dried lavender, lemon zest, & sugar. using your hands, work the lavender & lemon zest into the sugar for 2 minutes, or so. the warmth of your fingers will release the oils of the lavender & lemon zest into the sugar, giving the sugar the best lavender lemon aroma.
- Combine lavender lemon sugar with the water & a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. heat, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves completely, 3-4 minutes. remove from heat & let the simple syrup steep for 5 minutes before straining out the lavender & lemon zest.
- Combine the strained lavender lemon simple syrup with the lemon juice*, & store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
To make a cocktail
- In a 16 oz glass, combine rosé, lavender lemonade, & sparkling water over ice. multiply as needed! Cheers!
Rosé may be the unofficial drink of the summer, but with these recipes, you’ll be officially obsessed. Beyond social media and pop culture references, we love rosé simply because it’s delicious and affordable enough to experiment with. Whether you use these recipes or create one of your own, don’t forget to tag Iconic Wine Beauties and share your favorites! Cheers to an amazing summer filled with pink, sparkles, and of course, rosé!