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A Favorite Rosé Cocktail Recipe – Summer’s Perfect Rosé Spritzer

This rosé cocktail recipe is a summer classic – the perfect rosé spritzer for sipping on a hot summer day, serving at a party or bridal shower, or enjoying year round!
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My Favorite Rosé Cocktail Recipe – The Perfect Rosé Spritzer

Late spring into early summer is my favorite time of year. That beautiful, easy start to summer where lilacs and cherry trees are in bloom and everything is perfectly green and gorgeous. Basically, days that beg for porch sitting and garden planting and the perfect rosé cocktail. Enter the rosé spritzer.

A Summery Rosé Spritzer Cocktail | Cocktail recipes, entertaining ideas, party recipes, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

I love a great wine spritzer recipe (or a rosé spritzer more specifically) on just such days! Light, refreshing, a touch fruity and like the perfect pour of summer in a glass. Lately I’ve been all about a crisp rosé spritzer, with lots of muddled strawberries and lemon and a touch of mint. It’s kind of the ideal rosé cocktail if you ask me!

A Summery Rosé Spritzer Cocktail | Cocktail recipes, entertaining ideas, party recipes, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

What Ingredients are in a Rosé Spritzer?

  • Dry rosé
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Mint leaves
  • Lemon slices
  • Sparkling water or club soda

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with exact measurements!

Rosé Spritzer Recipe from @cydconverse

There is no added sweetness or additional alcohol in this rosé spritzer, so this one is really all about that rosé flavor in a lightened up, super tasty way. So, basically, if you’re not into heavy drinks, a rosé cocktail is the perfect one for you!

Rosé Spritzer Recipe from @cydconverse

A Summery Rosé Spritzer Cocktail | Cocktail recipes, entertaining ideas, party recipes, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

What Kind of Rosé is Used in a Rosé Spritzer?

I prefer a dry rosé because I like a lighter, less sweet cocktail. Paired with the fresh fruit and mint, I think it results in a really lovely, well balanced rosé cocktail.

If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, you may want to opt for a sweet or semi-sweet rosé. Alternately you could sweeten your rosé spritzer with a splash of simple syrup and sweeten to your liking.

You do not need an expensive rosé when making rosé spritzers. When I make wine cocktails of any kind my general rule of thumb is to pick a tasty, middle of the road wine that you would enjoy on it’s own. While mixers and other ingredients can mask a multitude of sins, you’re guaranteed a tasty rosé cocktail if you start with a decent quality rosé as the base.

A Summery Rosé Spritzer Cocktail | Cocktail recipes, entertaining ideas, party recipes, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

How to Make a Rosé Spritzer 

1. Add fresh strawberries and lemon slices to an old fashioned glass

A Summery Rosé Spritzer Cocktail | Cocktail recipes, entertaining ideas, party recipes, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

2. Muddle together until juicy

A Summery Rosé Spritzer Cocktail | Cocktail recipes, entertaining ideas, party recipes, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

3. Fill glass with ice and add rosé

Rosé Spritzer Recipe from @cydconverse

4. Top with sparkling water or club soda of your choice

Rosé Spritzer Recipe from @cydconverse

5. Garnish and sip!

A Summery Rosé Spritzer Cocktail | Cocktail recipes, entertaining ideas, party recipes, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

A Summery Rosé Spritzer Cocktail | Cocktail recipes, entertaining ideas, party recipes, party ideas and more from @cydconverse

Looking for More Rosé Cocktail Recipes?

After enjoying my rosé spritzer, give these other rosé cocktails a try!

Rosé Spritzer Recipe

[Art direction + styling by Cyd Converse | Photos by Alice G. Patterson.]

A Summery Rosé Spritzer

A Summery Rosé Spritzer

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces rosé (I prefer dry)
  • Fresh strawberries, chunked
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • 2 – 3 lemon slices
  • Sparkling water or club soda

Instructions

Place 1 – 2 tablespoons of fresh strawberries and 2 – 3 lemon slices in the bottom of an old fashioned glass.

Muddle well until juicy.

Fill glass with ice to the top.

Add rosé, then top with sparkling water or club soda.

Garnish with fresh mint and lemon.

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Rachael Yerkes

Friday 5th of June 2020

Yes please! absolutely refreshing and delicious!

Cyd Converse

Friday 5th of June 2020

Thanks, Rachael! It's such a good summer drink!

heather

Friday 5th of June 2020

I love rose, especially in the summer! This drink has become one of my go-to's.

Cyd Converse

Friday 5th of June 2020

Love to hear that! Thanks, Heather!

katerina @ diethood.com

Wednesday 3rd of June 2020

Yes, please! Such a fabulous cocktail!

Cyd Converse

Friday 5th of June 2020

I appreciate that, Katerina! xoxo

Erin

Wednesday 3rd of June 2020

The perfect summer cocktail!

Cyd Converse

Wednesday 3rd of June 2020

Aww thanks so much, Erin! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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