Summer is coming up roses and rosés! R osé wine is a long-time celebratory toasts with friends, but did you know your beloved pink wine also makes a great cocktail ingredient? Try adding a dash of a spirit such as vodka, gin, white rum or tequila for creative variations on classic cocktails— from Daiquiris to Palomas. Rosé gives not just a pretty colour, but also citrus- bright acidity and a hint of berry flavour to mixed drinks. Enjoy these recipes and tips, and raise your rosé game this season. Sweet Cocktail Talk The recipes in this story call for dry (00) or semi-dry (01 to 02) rosé wines to create cocktails that are crisp and refreshing, while still balanced by just a hint of favourite for summer sipping on patios, at brunch and even in sweetness. Very icy or frozen drinks are always a little palate-numbing, so keep in mind that they will automatically taste a little sweeter as they warm up. Starting with relatively dry wines in any recipe allows you to adjust the sugar level of the cocktail to suit your palate or the occasion. Remember, fruit and fruit juices contribute sweetness, so you can add a little more fruit or juice, or perhaps a dash more sugar or syrup according to your taste. Taste the Shades of Pink The colour of a rosé in the bottle is influenced by the grapes from which it’s made, and the style of winemaking. The pale salmon-coloured rosés we associate with the south of France, for example, tend to be made from red wine grapes such as Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan.
Rosé Revamp
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