22 Easy, Breezy Rosé Cocktails for Summer Sipping

To start us off, we have a light, tart, and tangy riff on a sour! Sours are tyipcally made with 2 parts spirit, 1 part acid, and 1 part sweet. This take on a sour uses rosé as the main spirit for a lower ABV, super refreshing summertime drink.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz rosé
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 oz simple syrup*
• 1/2 oz egg white
• Ice
• Lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake the ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice for 10-20 seconds, then strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

*To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Let cool before using.

Fizzes are a type of mixed drink similar to a sour, usually made with gin, lemon juice, sweetener, and soda water. This take on a fizz combines the crispness of gin with the delicate, fruity flavors of rosé. It's a great drink for warm weather or any occasion that calls for a light and fizzy cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz rosé
• 1 1/2 oz gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 2 oz club soda (or to taste)
• Ice
• Lemon wheel, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add the rosé, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
2. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice, top with club soda, and garnish with a lemon wheel.

Spritzes are the perfect warm weather drink because they're easy, light, and so refreshing! This beautiful bright orange Rosé Spritz is made with a combination of sparkling rosé, bittersweet Aperol, and club soda. Guaranteed to cool you down and put a pep in your step on even the hottest summer day!

Ingredients:

• 3 oz sparkling rosé
• 2 oz Aperol
• 1 oz club soda (or to taste)
• Ice
• Orange slice, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a large wine glass with ice, then add in the Aperol followed by the sparkling rosé.
2. Top it off with a splash of club soda and garnish with an orange slice.

Here's a different take on a rosé spritz that uses sparkling rosé, tart grapefruit juice, and floral, sweet St Germain elderflower liqueur. It's a light and bubbly drink, making it a great option for brunch or to serve as an apéritif. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit, and you have a spritz that looks as good as it tastes!

Ingredients:

• 4 oz sparkling rosé
• 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• 1 oz St Germain elderflower liqueur
• 1 oz club soda (or to taste)
• Grapefruit slice, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a large wine glass with ice, then add in the grapefruit juice and St-Germain and gently stir.
2. Top with the sparkling rosé followed by a splash of club soda, and garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

This Rosé Grapefruit Margarita is a fun and tart twist on a classic marg! Made with a combination of rosé, tequila, and fresh lime and grapefruit juice, this cocktail is balanced, tart, and wonderful for sipping on a hot day with some chips and guac! While it's optional, I also like to rim the glass with a mixture of salt and Tajin for an extra kick of flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz rosé
• 1 1/2 oz blanco tequila
• 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• 1/2 oz agave syrup
• Ice
• Grapefruit slice, for garnish
• Salt and/or Tajín, for the rim

Instructions:

1. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip the rim in the salt/Tajín mixture.
2. Combine the rosé, tequila, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and agave syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until well chilled. Then strain into the salt/Tajín rimmed glass and garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

This is another recipe that takes a margarita up a notch by adding a splash of sparkling rosé and hibiscus syrup. The floral, sweet notes of hibiscus and the effervescence of the rosé make for a unique and refreshing spin on the classic marg!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz blanco tequila
• 2-4 oz sparkling rosé
• 1/2 oz hibiscus syrup*
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• Hibiscus flowers, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add the tequila, hibiscus syrup, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
2. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice, then top with sparkling rosé and garnish with a hibiscus flower.

*Make the hibiscus syrup by combining 1 cup water and 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Then add in 1/2 cup of dried hibiscus flowers, steep for 30 minutes, and strain into an airtight container.

The Rosé Berry Smash is a deliciously fruity drink that blends the subtle floral notes of rosé with the sweet and tangy flavor of muddled mixed berries for a refreshing, easy-to-drink cocktail. It's a simple, impressive drink for any summertime get together, but the color of the red and blue berries make it especially festive for July 4th!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz rosé
• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 2-3 fresh raspberries
• 2-3 fresh strawberries
• 2-3 fresh blueberries
• Ice
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle the raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries in a cocktail shaker, then add in the rosé, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice to the shaker.
2. Shake until it's well chilled, then strain into a serving glass and garnish with mint leaves and extra berries.

This simple three ingredient cocktail is a classic peach Bellini made with sparkling rosé instead of normal sparkling wine. Peach is one of the most iconic summertime flavors, and when you pair it with sparkling rosé, you get a bright, effervescent drink with a pretty orangey-pink color that's so fun to serve at a summer brunch!

Ingredients:

• 6 oz sparkling rosé
• 1 oz peach puree*
• Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Add the peach puree to a flute glass, squeeze in a little lemon juice to taste, then top it off with sparkling rosé.

*For the easiest peach puree, blend peeled and pitted fresh peaches with a splash of lemon juice and honey to taste until it's a smooth consistency.

When I say this is my all-time favorite beach drink, I'm not exaggerating! It's beyond easy to make and unlike most frozen drinks, it won't weigh you down if you have a few glasses. The texture is almost like a smoothie, which is my preference, but if you want it to be more frozen, add in more frozen watermelon until it reaches your desired consistency. Also, don't be alarmed by the entire bottle of wine -- this recipe is for four servings (but I won't judge if you drink it all by yourself)!

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle rosé
• 3 cups chopped, frozen watermelon
• 2 oz fresh lemon juice (or to taste)

Instructions:

1. Blend the chopped frozen watermelon, lemon juice, and rosé in a blender until smooth.

If you're looking for a boozy, fruity cocktail that stars fresh strawberries as a main ingredient, this Strawberry Sparkler is truly delightful. It's the perfect balance between sweet and tart, and the garnish of strawberry slices and mint sprigs take the presentation to the next level.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz vodka
• 2-4 oz sparkling rosé
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
• 2-4 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• Ice
• Strawberry slices and mint sprigs, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle the strawberries with the lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker until they're crushed and juicy.
2. Add the vodka and ice to the shaker and shake until well chilled. Then strain into a flute or coupe glass and top with sparkling rosé.
3. Garnish with strawberry slices and fresh mint sprigs.

When life gives you lemons (...and several other ingredients), make this fancy Strawberry Rosé Lemonade! This fresh and fruity cocktail blends the zing of fresh lemon juice with the sweetness of juicy, pureed strawberries and the crispness of dry rosé. Yet another wonderful cocktail for the strawberry lovers in the room!

Ingredients:

• 4 oz rosé
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 4-6 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• Ice
• Mint sprig, for garnish
• Lemon wheel, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Puree the strawberries with a squeeze of lemon juice in a blender until smooth, then add the strawberry puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, and rosé to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until ice cold.
2. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice and garnish with a sprig of mint and lemon wheel.

This twist on a Paloma adds in sparkling rosé for extra bubbles and flavor! The grapefruit soda and lime juice give it a bright citrus flavor, while a touch of agave syrup balances out the tartness. I genuinely think anyone who loves rosé will enjoy this cocktail just as much as (if not even more than) the classic Paloma!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz tequila
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 2 oz sparkling rosé
• 2 oz grapefruit soda
• 1/2 oz agave syrup
• Ice
• Grapefruit wedge, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add the tequila, lime juice, and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake until ice cold.
2. Strain into a glass filled with ice, top with sparkling rosé and grapefruit soda, and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

I love killing two birds with one stone, and this recipe is both a great summer cocktail AND dessert. The sorbet slowly melts into the wine, which makes for a wonderfully sweet, tangy drink on a hot day. It only requires two ingredients, so it's a really easy post-dinner dessert or backyard bbq snack!

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop of raspberry sorbet
• 4-6 oz rosé
• Fresh raspberries, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add a scoop of raspberry sorbet to a wine or martini glass, then top with rosé and garnish with fresh raspberries.

What could be more summery than cucumber, mint, and rosé all together in one tasty drink!? The thing that really sets this cocktail apart is the homemade mint syrup, which adds a subtle sweetness and a refreshing minty flavor to the cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz sparkling rosé
• 1 1/2 oz gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz mint syrup
• 4-5 slices of cucumber
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Lightly muddle the cucumber slices with the lemon juice in a cocktail shaker, then add the gin, mint syrup, and ice and shake well.
2. Strain into a serving glass and top with sparkling rosé

*To make the mint syrup, combine equal parts sugar, water, and fresh mint leaves in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let it sit for 30 minutes before using.

A Pimm's Cup is a British cocktail with many variations, but the classic recipe is made with Pimm’s No. 1 gin liqueur, lemon juice and/or soda, and plenty of fruit and herb garnishes. This simplified but equally tasty and refreshing version of the cocktail uses sparkling rosé for effervescence, lemonade for sweetness and acidity, and plenty of fresh summer produce.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz Pimm's No. 1
• 1 oz lemonade
• 2-4 oz sparkling rosé
• Cucumber slices, for garnish
• Strawberry slices, for garnish
• Mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add the Pimm's No. 1 and lemonade to a highball glass filled with ice and stir gently.
2. Top with the sparkling rosé, then garnish with cucumber slices, strawberry slices, and a sprig of mint.

This cocktail is a very loose variation on a Bramble, which is a classic drink made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and crème de mûre blackberry liqueur. Modern Bramble variations like this one often use muddled blackberries in place of crème de mûre for a fresher, lighter drink. This version also adds in sparkling rosé to give it a bubbly texture and more summery flair!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz gin
• 2-4 oz sparkling rosé
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
• 4-5 blackberries
• Ice
• Blackberries, for garnish
• Lemon wheel, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle the blackberries in a cocktail shaker until you've pressed out most of the juice, then add the gin, simple syrup, lemon juice, and ice and shake until chilled.
2. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice, top with sparkling rosé, and garnish with fresh blackberries and a slice of lemon.

Step up your summer brunch game with this Tart Cherry Rosé Mimosa! Tart cherry juice pairs with sparkling rosé like a dream, and they look gorgeous together in a flute garnished with fresh cherries. It's an easy, tasty drink to toast to summer and what my mom and I will be drinking this Mother's Day!

Ingredients:

• 1 oz tart cherry juice
• 6 oz sparkling rosé
• Fresh cherries, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add the tart cherry juice to a flute glass, top with sparkling rosé, then drop in a fresh cherry for the garnish.

This is one more twist on the mimosa that's fruity, a little sweet, and looks gorgeous in a glass! The two ingredients are Chambord black raspberry liqueur, which is rich and fruity, and sparkling rosé. It's a perfect cocktail for day drinking and pairs incredibly well with french toast topped with a red berry sauce!

• 1 oz Chambord
• 6 oz sparkling rosé
• Fresh raspberries, for garnish

1. Add the Chambord to a flute glass, top with sparkling rosé, then drop in some fresh raspberries for the garnish.

Here's yet another two ingredient cocktail that's awesome for brunch or whenever you need a celebratory drink! It's a twist on a Kir Royale, a classic cocktail made with crème de cassis blackcurrant liqueur and Champagne, that simply swaps the Champagne for sparkling rosé. It's tart, tangy, fruity, and fizzy all at once!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 oz crème de cassis
• 6 oz sparkling rosé
• Blueberries, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add the crème de cassis to a flute, top with sparkling rosé, and garnish with fresh blueberries.

Sangria is a great way to use up a few bottles of rosé in the summertime, and I love adding pineapple juice to give it a tropical flair! I also throw in triple sec for an extra citrusy, boozy kick and club soda for some fizz. It's an easy big batch cocktail for any get together that calls for a festive, delicious drink, and the below recipe yields 4 servings.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle rosé
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup triple sec
• Splash of club soda
• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1/2 cup sliced strawberries

Instructions:

1. Combine the rosé, pineapple juice, and triple sec in a large pitcher and stir well.
2. Add in the diced pineapple and strawberries, then chill in the fridge for an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
3. Serve in an ice-filled glass and top off with a splash of club soda.

The Negroni Sbagliato is a variation on the classic Negroni that replaces gin with sparkling wine. It's bitter and citrusy from the Campari, sweet and herbal from the sweet vermouth, and the dry sparkling rosé rounds out the drink and gives it a nice fizzy texture. You can serve it on ice, "up", or in a flute, but I personally like it best in a flute so it stays nice and bubbly!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz Campari
• 1 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
• 1 1/2 oz sparkling rosé
• Orange slice, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add the Campari and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass with ice, stir until well chilled, then strain into a flute glass.
2. Top with sparkling rosé and garnish with an orange slice.

This elegant, tasty cocktail will make you want to drink rosé all day... and night... and week! It's a crisp and flavorful drink that marries sweet honey and tart grapefruit with the delicate floral notes of rose water. The vodka adds a kick to the drink, and the rosé beautifully complements the tart, fruity, and floral flavors of the other ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz rosé
• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz honey syrup
• 1 dash of rose water
• Ice
• Edible flowers, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Add the rosé, vodka, grapefruit juice, honey syrup, lemon juice, and rose water to a shaker with ice and shake until ice cold.
2. Strain into a serving glass filled with ice and garnish with edible flowers.