Hip, Hip, Rosé (Summer Sangria & More!)

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P’Niche sure does love a glass of rosé. We also love sharing!

Nothing says summertime "à la vie Parisienne" like a delicious, refreshing glass of chilled rosé (preferably en terrace at a charming café or along the cobbled banks of the Seine).

This delicious recipe for a rosé infused sangria, has to be shared. And for our non-drinkers, I see you and, you are always welcome to party sans alcohol with P’Niche and panache. A mock-tail alternative and more will be also included in this post for your pleasure.

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"Hip Hip Rosé" Sangria

Ingredients

*serves 6 (from simplywhisked.com)

· 1 bottle rosé wine (750 ml)

· 2 tbsp. brandy

· 1/4 cup orange liqueur

· 2 tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice

· 1/4 cup granulated sugar

· 1 or 2 oranges (sliced, leave on peel)

· 1 pint fresh raspberries or blackberries

· 1 cup sparkling water

· fresh mint (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, brandy, sugar, and orange liqueur, stirring until sugar is thoroughly dissolved

2. Stir in the rosé, orange slices, and berries

3. Refrigerate until ready to serve

4. Top with sparkling water, mint, and serve!

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"Think Pink" Cranberry Mock-Tail

Ingredients

*serves 1 - can be doubled, tripled, etc.

(from awortheyread.com)

· 1 tbsp. lime juice

· 3/4 ounce rose syrup

· 1 ounce hibiscus tea

· 2.5 ounces pink cranberry juice

· crushed ice

· sliced strawberries (for garnish)

· fresh mint (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Add, lime juice, rose syrup, hibiscus tea and pink cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker

2. Secure the cocktail shaker lid and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds

3. Strain into glass over crushed ice

4. Garnish with strawberries and mint

Pink Party Lemonade

Ingredients

· 1 gallon pink lemonade

· 1 lemon sliced (with peel on)

· 1 orange sliced (with peel on)

· Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher or jug, add all of the above ingredients

2. Chill in refrigerator

3. Serve for a lovely and kid-friendly treat!

Pink Hydration Water

Sometimes, you just really want to beat the heat. And while a simple pitcher of water will do, why not pink it up a bit for some vie en rosé (water?)

Ingredients

· Distilled Water

· A few drops of grenadine syrup

· Floral ice cubes (instructions below)

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher or jug, add all ingredients (except the ice) and stir

2. Chill in refrigerator

3. Serve chilled over floral ice cubes

Floral Ice Cubes

Any edible flowers work well for floral ice cubes, and you might already have some right in your backyard. My favorites are roses - I mean this IS a rosé post after all!

Ingredients / Materials

· Ice tray

· Water

· Edible flowers (here are some ideas)

Instructions

1. BOIL the water! (This makes for clear ice cubes). Let water cool before using

2. Add petals to ice tray

3. Cover petals with water and freeze

We'll be discussing more about picnics and the history of rosé wines soon, but for now, it's time to kick back and welcome in the sweet summertime (enfin, finally!). Are you in a frenzy of party and picnic planning? Fear not, you can have rosé delivered right to your door. In a non sponsored note, you can find lots of rosé options here.

As with any recipe, please make sure to follow your own dietary needs and restrictions to make eliminations or substitutions when needed.

What are you toasting with this upcoming holiday weekend? Let us know in the comments section below. Summer is here, at last! Cheers, P’Nichers et à bientôt!