Rosé Spritzer Cocktail | With Elderflower & Raspberries

This super simple Rosé Spritzer is the perfect refreshing wine cocktail to sip on when you want something that’s both light and flavorful.

As soon as the winter starts to thaw out and the warm weather comes through, I start dreaming of rosé. I’m a red wine girl, but this rosé spritzer cocktail is one of my favorites to whip up on a hot day when I’m sitting on the patio or by the pool. I feel like rosé has really had time to shine the past few years. Whether you like wine that’s sweeter or on the dry side (me me!)…you can really find something that you like. Plus, who can argue with having a drink that’s pink? How fun is that? Plus, there is not simple syrup needed here so this spritzer is sweetened naturally through the rosé and fresh fruit.

Not into rosé? No problem – this Fresh Jalapeño Margarita Recipe is perfect for summertime sipping. If you need some fruity options try this Grapefruit Thyme Rosemary Fizz Cocktail, The Best Orange Crush Recipe, or my Blackberry Raspberry Old Fashioned. If you want the perfect syrup for a delicious cocktail, mocktail or spritzer, you have to make this Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup.

The problem I run into with rosé is that I like it. A lot. Of course, I always promote drinking responsibly, but every once in a while one glass can turn into 3-4 and that can bring about a nasty headache the next day. It’s all about hydration, folks! Enter the wine spritzer. Wine spritzers are a great way to serve your beloved wine, but tone down the alcohol content with something that’s equally fun and refreshing.

WHY ROSÉ?

I make rosé wine spritzers the same way as above. By combining rosé (I like a dry variety, but you can use any kind) with club soda or seltzer. I would suggest using a more economically friendly bottle with this recipe, say $20 and under. For great wine, you’ll want to enjoy that as is.

However, it took me a few tries to create a drink that didn’t taste like diluted rosé.

INGREDIENTS AND KITCHEN TOOLS

• Rosé wine (I like a very dry variety)
• Elderflower liqueur (optional)
• Fresh or frozen raspberries
• Ice cubes
• Seltzer or club soda
• Orange slice, as a garnish for serving
• Ice cube tray
• Fresh orange juice (about 1/2 cup or so)
• Berries

STEP BY STEP

Step 1: If you want to make some fun berry ice cubes for serving, drop a few berries into an ice cube tray. Fill the cavities with fresh orange juice (no need to make a lot, 4-6 should do for about 2 drinks). Freeze until frozen, about 3-4 hours. 

Step 2: To make the cocktail, add the rosé, liqueur (if using), and raspberries into a cocktail shaker or jar. Muddle everything together. 

Step 3: Add a few ice cubes to the cocktail shaker or jar and shake for about 30 seconds, until cold. 

Step 4: If you’re using the berry ice cubes, place them into your glass with an orange slice. If you’re not using them, a few regular ice cubes are fine*. 

Step 5: Pour the rose cocktail mixture into the glass and top with seltzer or club. Cheers!

TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST FLAVORFUL SPRITZER

• Muddle in raspberries – Fresh raspberries add both color and flavor to the drink. Muddle some in with the wine and liqueur (if using). SO fun!
• Add a liqueur, like Elderberry Liqueur – now this does add a bit more alcohol so it’s optional, but adding a splash of flavored liqueur vamps up the pizzaz. I’m very partial to elderflower so I use that!
• Shake shake shake – this cocktail is best served very very cold. I like to shake it in a cocktail shaker or jar with a lid for 15-30 seconds before straining and pouring it into a glass
• Choose a glass with a stem – stemmed white wine or stemmed rose wine glasses work best. Stemmed wine glasses are designed to be held by the bottom of the stem so your hand doesn’t warm the bowl of the glass and cocktail. (it’s also proper etiquette, too!)
• Add a citrus wheel – a fresh orange, lime or lemon slice will go a long way here! Let it brighten up your drink and palate!
• Triple or quadruple the recipe and add in a pitcher for guests.

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