Rosé Lemonade
Bright, citrusy, and refreshing, this chilled Rosé Lemonade is served in a pitcher for easy entertaining. Using just a few basic ingredients, this simple cocktail recipe is perfect for cooling down on a hot day over small plates and appetizers.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup simple syrup, store bought or homemade
- 10 lemons
- 1 (750 milliliter) bottle rosé wine (see headnotes)
- Club soda, optional
Instructions
- Make a simple syrup: If you’re using store bought simple syrup skip this step. To make simple syrup at home: In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the color changes from gray to clear. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Prep the lemons: While the simple syrup cools, scrub one lemon and slice into wheels. Juice enough of the remaining lemons to yield 1 cup of juice. Use a sieve to strain out any pulp.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, stir together the cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, 2 cups of water, and rosé wine. Add in the reserved lemon wheels and set in your refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
- Serve: If you’re using club soda, fill 6-8 iced tea glasses with ice and divide the cocktail amongst the glasses, leaving about 2-inches of room at the top. Top with club soda. Or, ladle the mixture into ice-filled wine glasses. If you have any lemons left over, you can garnish with additional lemon wheels if desired. Cheers!
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Notes
- If you’d like to make a single-serving drink, combine 1/4 cup of rosé wine and 2/3 cups of lemonade over ice, stir gently, top with club soda (if using), and enjoy!
- Opt for a dry rosé (I especially love La Grand' Vigne Rose Provence Coteaux Varois or Aix Rosé which are both under $20).
- This cocktail can be made up to one day ahead. Simply wait to add ice and club soda and store the Rosé Lemonade covered in your refrigerator.
- Make the most out of your lemons and use a vegetable peeler to remove the yellow skin from the pith before you juice the lemons for this recipe. Save them to make Homemade Limoncello!
- Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils, honey, jams and spices.
Nutrition
Calories: 270.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 2.1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 34.4mg | Potassium: 400.5mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 36.3g | Vitamin A: 39.6IU | Vitamin C: 95.4mg | Calcium: 62.4mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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