Rosé Cocktails for Summer - Richmond Moms

Rosé is the official drink of summer, and it’s also a perfect base for warm weather cocktails. We asked Erica Blumenthal and Nikki Huginar, who co-authored Yes Way Rosé, for their favorite pink mixed drinks. See below and cheers to summer!

Photos: Sarah Anne Ward

 

 

Spa Water

Serves 1

 

Ingredients

 

  • 3 slices cucumber
  • 3 basil leaves
  • 1 slice ginger
  • 2 sprigs mint, and more for garnish
  • Sparkling rosé

 

 

Directions

 

  • In a Collins glass add cucumber, basil ginger, and mint, and lightly muddle
  • Fill glass with ice and top with Yes Way Rosé Bubbles
  • Give a little stir and garnish with fresh mint

 

 

 

 

Yes Way Rosé Ice Cube Spritz 

Serves 1

 

Ingredients

 

  • Rosé
  • Club Soda

 

Directions

 

  • Fill an ice cube tray with Yes Way Rosé and allow to freeze
  • Once the ice cubes are frozen, add to a glass
  • Top with club soda

 

 

 

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