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This rosé spritzer, made with fresh lemon slices and elderflower liqueur, is the perfect summer co*cktail.
I hope you don’t mind that I’m writing about rosé co*cktails on a Monday. If you do, then feel free to ignore this post and come back to it on Friday. But I think it would do us all some good to start off the week with a light and happy spritzer. Especially since this week marks the first day of summer (!!!) and even more especially since it happens to be a pretty gloomy and un-summer-like Monday.
Anyway, you’re probably all kinds of weekend hungover today, whether it’s from watching the entire third season of Orange is the New Black… Or staying up late to watch Game of Thrones. I didn’t have time this weekend to watch a single episode of OITNB and I don’t watch GOT. But I did stay up making lunches and finishing laundry while Chris watched GOT. As you may already know about me, my attention span doesn’t allow me to watch things like Game of Thrones… On Sunday nights, I watch shows like Rich Kids of Beverly Hills. I know… it’s the most ridiculously stupid show in basically the whole world, but it entertains me. And I don’t have to pay 100% attention to it to get what’s going on. Pretty much my requirements for the perfect television show.
My requirements of the perfect summer co*cktail? I’m all about the sparklers and spritzers. Bonus points for pink. And citrus. I spotted this Summer Rosé Spritzer in Bon Appetit magazine and immediately went out and bought a bottle of Peychaud’s Bitters because I had to make it. To be fair, I’ve been meaning to add bitters to my bar for about a billion years now, so this was just the push I needed.
I asked Chris to pick up some St. Germain when he was at the liquor store and was kind of disappointed when he said they didn’t have any. He bought this St. Elder instead and I was a little skeptical until I looked it up and found out it’s made in Somerville, MA, and has awesome reviews. Guess what? It was delicious and a whole lot less expensive than its elderflower liqueur counterparts. Hooray!
Like most good co*cktails, this is super simple to make. Just grab a rocks glass and place 2 lemon slices, 4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters, and ½ ounces elderflower liquor in it. Add some ice and top off with 4 ounces rosé.
Because this is so quick to make, you don’t have to waste any time before heading outside in the sun to enjoy the first of what is hopefully many summer co*cktails. Drinks in the sun is pretty much my favorite part of summer.
And that is especially true when there’s lots of citrus involved. A rosé spritzer is like a super grownup, way less sugary version of lemonade. Well, maybe that’s a little bit of a stretch...
Pink lemonade?
Let’s just go with that. I love sparkling rosé oh so much. And rosé co*cktails are pretty much a summer dream come true.
Before I made this co*cktail, I Instagrammed my bitters and my friendmentioned she just bought bitters, too, because of a Summer Rosé Spritzer she saw inBon Appétit. What a coincidence and pretty much verification that the magazine is doing something right.
Of course, they do a lot of things right. But this rosé spritzer moved up to the top of my list. And they’re not kidding when they claim, they’re “the kind of thing you can drink all afternoon.”
That is, if you can find a free afternoon. Does anyone else feel like the spring has been ridiculously busy this year?? As in, I’ve had like zero free minutes to hang out and sip co*cktails outside so far. I think I need to take a week off from work or something and just do nothing but co*cktail and sun. Though you know I’d end up spending most of the time in the kitchen or cleaning the house or running errands or something like that. When did life get like this??
I guess that’s why I’m writing about rosé co*cktails on a Monday. And guess what? I’ve got more sparkling delights coming for you later this week. Now, if only I had time to actually sit and enjoy them. Happy almost summer!
What’s your perfect summer co*cktail?
If you're looking for some other fabulous rosé recipes, check out my Watermelon Rosé Slushies or my Rosé Sour Patch Kids.
📖 Recipe
Summer Rosé Spritzer
This rosé spritzer, made with fresh lemon slices and elderflower liqueur, is the perfect summer co*cktail.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: co*cktail, rosé
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Makes: 1 co*cktail
Author: Sues
Ingredients
- 2 lemon slices
- 4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- ½ oz. elderflower liqueur
- Ice
- 4 oz. sparkling rosé
Instructions
In a rocks glass, place lemon slices, bitters, and elderflower liqueur.
Add ice to glass and top off with rosé.
Notes
Original recipe from Bon Appétit
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Mir says
Oh, I really want to drink lots of sparkling rose all afternoon! But dang it, the kids might notice if mama seems a little too happy.
I did see the first episode of OITNB. It was meh. You didn't miss much, and you can watch it whenever!
This looks fabulous!Erin@WellPlated says
Monday is the BEST day to write about co*cktails I think. Cheers!
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
I absolutely welcome this on a Monday (or any day). I love St-Germain but would definitely like to support a local brand instead. This drink looks PERFECT.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
co*cktails on Mondays are just what I need 🙂 I love spritzers during the summer and this one looks perfect. Pass me a glass, please!
Pam says
It looks and sounds refreshing and delicious.
Sam @ SugarSpunRun says
Mondays always seem like the days when I could go for a co*cktail the most. This looks so nice and refreshing!
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
I love it when drinks are simple yet stunning! This is a perfect summer drink to be enjoyed with loved ones!
Rachel says
this looks so perfect & summery!! It is also really making me crave saturday afternoon on my terrace 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Love how pretty and refreshing this looks! This is the perfect co*cktail for summer!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Mondays are just perfect for co*cktails, Sues! I'm loving this flavor! Sounds so refreshing and perfect for the summer!
Anthony | MyInflatablePoly.com says
These are my fave!!! cannot wait to try this recipe!Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
This looks so refreshing! Can't wait to make!Vineetha @ Mint and Mimosas says
What a refreshing summer time drink. I'm seeing rose everywhere this summer!
Odetta says
The more sparkling wine the better!!!
Emily aka The Three Bite Rule says
Yum! I'm all about the rose this summer. I might have to have a ros-e par-tay. This co*cktail sounds delightful!
Nancy Buchanan says
Rose makes a fabulous spritzer - love the addition of Peychauds!!! Now, off to go and get a bottle for the weekend!!Liz says
It has been SO HOT HERE so I've been craving lots of rose. This is such a fun way to give it a little twist!