There are few things that scream summer more than a glass of perfectly cold and gorgeously crisp pale Provence rosé – but for when the occasion calls for something a little more creative, a rosé cocktail is just the ticket.
As you would if you were just sipping on a glass, choosing the best rosé for mixing into a cocktail is vital, and wine aficionados around the world find it hard to disagree that Whispering Angel (i.e., the wine credited for kicking off the so-called rosé revolution) is a safe bet, no matter the occasion.
Produced in the quintessentially French Chateau d’Esclans in the heart of Provence, Whispering Angel is made from a careful blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino) grapes, resulting in that coppery pale pink hue.
Beautifully dry with a crisp hit of summer fruits, the one-of-a-kind rosé could safely find a home in any wine-based cocktail, from a spritz to even a sour, but to really pull out those irresistible summer flavors fresh blackberries can’t be beaten.
[See also: Gusbourne’s Laura Rhys on the Rise of English Sparkling Wine]
The Sunset Rose is nothing short of summer in a glass / ©Whispering Angel
Teaming Whispering Angel rosé and juicy muddled blackberries with a hit of smooth Belvedere Vodka and a fresh kick of mint, the Sunset Rose is nothing short of summer in a glass. Don’t be fooled by the fresh taste though – rosé wine and vodka isn’t a pairing to mess with on the hangover front.
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While the recipe is refreshingly straightforward, to make this summer’s cocktail hours even more simple, Whispering Angel and Belvedere have teamed up to create a cocktail kit complete with everything you need to whip up a batch of this year’s must-have tipple.
Ingredients:
– 3 oz Whispering Angel
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– 1.5 oz Belvedere Vodka
– .5 oz Lime Juice
– .25 oz Honey Water
– 3 Blackberries
– Garnish with mint sprig
Method:
Put the blackberries into a cocktail shaker and muddle using a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon. Add the vodka, lime juice and honey water and shake with ice. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice before topping with the rosé and garnishing with a sprig of mint.
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