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!
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.
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!
What Ingredients are in a Rosé Spritzer?
- Dry rosé
- Fresh strawberries
- Mint leaves
- Lemon slices
- Sparkling water or club soda
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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!
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.
How to Make a Rosé Spritzer
1. Add fresh strawberries and lemon slices to an old fashioned glass
2. Muddle together until juicy
3. Fill glass with ice and add rosé
4. Top with sparkling water or club soda of your choice
5. Garnish and sip!
Looking for More Rosé Cocktail Recipes?
After enjoying my rosé spritzer, give these other rosé cocktails a try!
- Rosé lemonade
- Rosé royal cocktail with champagne
- Rosé slushies
- Lavender lemon rosé cocktail
- Watermelon rosé margaritas
[Art direction + styling by Cyd Converse | Photos by Alice G. Patterson.]
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. Try these refreshing and festive cocktails - these are some of our best summer cocktail recipes! A boozy play on mermaid water, try these fish bowl drinks for your next backyard party Infused with fresh blueberry syrup, this blueberry mojito recipe is the ultimate crowd pleaser Sip this farm to table inspired refreshing cocktail that's a summery twist on a classic Moscow Mule recipe A refreshing summer sangria recipe made with kiwis and limes These frozen pineapple margaritas are one of summer's best cocktails One of the best summer cocktails, these frozen blueberry cocktails are a winner A fresh strawberry mojito recipe that makes the perfect summer cocktail Easy and fun homemade bottled cocktails perfect for summer parties and camping trips
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Yes please! absolutely refreshing and delicious!
Thanks, Rachael! It’s such a good summer drink!
I love rose, especially in the summer! This drink has become one of my go-to’s.
Love to hear that! Thanks, Heather!
Yes, please! Such a fabulous cocktail!
I appreciate that, Katerina! xoxo
The perfect summer cocktail!
Aww thanks so much, Erin! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
These are so delicious! I love how refreshing they are.
Yay! Thanks, lady! xoxo
What a cool and refreshing cocktail! This was exactly what I needed on a warm spring day!
My thoughts exactly, Beth!
The perfect summer drink!
Thanks Valentina – I totally agree! <3
This drink was so light and refreshing! Perfect for sipping in the backyard on a summer evening.
Exactly what I was thinking, April! Hooray!
These are beautiful. Can’t wait to make them again soon!
Thanks, Aimee! xo
This sounds delicious! (and simple)! Shared on my Facebook page. Thanks for sharing, love the cocktail glasses too!
Thanks so much, Bridget – the glasses are from Pier 1! xoxo
Do you think I can make this in a pitcher for a BBQ?
Yes! I definitely do. I’d muddle the fruit in the bottom of the pitcher, use a whole bottle of rosé and then scale all the other ingredients up proportionately to your taste!
Oh wow! What a fantastic idea for a home soiree! I have a housewarming party coming up in a couple of weeks and Im gonna try this on my guests!
Thanks, Tee! This is a perfect drink for a housewarming party – I hope you friends love it! xo
Where did you get those glasses??!
Hey Michelle! They’re from Pier1 – I got them when our local store closed early last year. Hope that helps! xo