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What’s a vodka Rose, you say? It’s like a boozed up sangria with a wonderful fruity taste and a little more attitude! This sensational cocktail is perfect for drinking year round, and has a warming quality with a velvety-smooth mouthfeel. Seriously, this cocktail is simple to make and an absolute pleasure to drink. Here we’ll give you some tips, and walk you through a step-by-step Vodka Rose cocktail recipe you can break you any time of year!
Wine Infused Vodka Rose Cocktail Recipe
This one is for the wine lovers out there! Nothing screams summer like a sweet rose, and nothing warms you up like a tip of vodka. This really is the perfect all around seasonal drink! On top of that, the juice and wine combined make for a stunningly appetizing drink that fits in just about anywhere.
One thing’s for sure, you can swap out the delightful berry garnish to suit your decorating needs just about any way you’d like. Cranberries for winter, blueberries for summer, and so on! This is a sweet and enjoyable drink that you can whip out in a pinch.
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This cocktail is heady without packing too much of a bite. It has the perfect balance of wine to vodka and mix, plus a helping of sweet fruity flavor that makes it nicely balanced. That being said, it pairs really well with a variety of dishes!
I always stick to one cardinal rule when it comes to drink and good pairing. Always pair like things with like things. Sound redundant? Absolutely, it’s easier to remember that way.
That is to say, this vodka rose cocktail pairs nicely with any of your dishes that incorporate bright flavors such as fruits. That can mean either a roasted jam stuffed chicken breast, sweet potatoes and/or desserts like trifle or fruit crisp. The possibilities are endless, and don’t be mistaken by thinking this is only a spring drink!
This luscious and bright cocktail is perfect for any time of year, and you’ll be surprised about just how versatile it is.
What are the Best Glasses for This Cocktail?
These smooth, sweet cocktails are served best in a sultry sangria glass! That is to say, a stemless wine glass. They can come in all shapes and sizes to suit your style, but I adore these unbreakable stemless wine glasses for enjoying this vodka rose cocktail in the sun!
Ingredients
- 6 oz Vodka
- 30 oz (sweet) rosé wine
- 6 oz juice of an orange
- 3 oz sweetener syrup
- Handful of blackberries
- 1 sliced orange
- Ice (as desired)
Vodka Rose Cocktail
What's a vodka Rose, you say? It's like a boozed up sangria with a wonderful fruity taste and a little more attitude! This sensational cocktail is perfect for drinking year round, and has a warming quality with a velvety-smooth mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 6 oz Vodka
- 30 oz (sweet) rosé wine
- 6 oz juice of an orange
- 3 oz sweetener syrup
- Handful of blackberries
- 1 sliced orange
- Ice (as desired)
Instructions
- First, start by slicing an orange into round pieces.
- Set up each of your glasses with two to three blackberries, and one slice of orange.
- Next, add sweetener syrup, rose, vodka and fresh orange juice into a pitcher. Thoroughly mix the ingredients so they're blended together well.
- Add ice to the glasses, and pour the mixture into each glass. If desired, chill the glasses ahead of time for a refreshing drink on a hot day!
Directions
First, start by slicing an orange into round pieces.
Set up each of your glasses with two to three blackberries, and one slice of orange.
Next, add sweetener syrup, rose, vodka and fresh orange juice into a pitcher. Thoroughly mix the ingredients so they’re blended together well.
Add ice to the glasses, and pour the mixture into each glass. If desired, chill the glasses ahead of time for a refreshing drink on a hot day!
Finished Cocktail Gallery
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