It’s Friday. And it’s warm. Let’s talk cocktails, shall we?
I’m the first to admit it – I’m a wine girl at heart. I know very little about hard liquor, and aside from the occasional margarita or two in the dead of summer and sip of M’s beer on pizza night, the only thing I’m drinking past 5PM is wine. I know wine. Wine is safe for me. I know exactly when to stop to be able to wake up in great shape for whatever lies ahead with the boys.
So, it is with that safe love of wine that this cocktail from Bon Appetit drew me in. Well, that and the fact that it’s utterly gorgeous. A rosé spritzer? This is a cocktail I can wrap my mind around.
M threw it together for me late in the day on Mother’s Day, and I sat outside on the porch, alone, to savor just a bit of me time. And by a bit I mean maybe 45 seconds. Because there were footballs to be thrown and boo boo’s to be iced because, you know, mothering does not stop just because it’s Mother’s Day. And with this drink in hand, that was entirely OK with me.
- 2 lemon slices
- 4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- ½ ounce St-Germain (elderflower liqueur)
- 4 ounces sparkling rosé
- Place lemon slices, bitters, and St-Germain in a rocks glass.
- Add ice; top off with rosé.
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Twitter: uncommonwine
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I love anything with St. Germain! I also love a dry rose. Plus now with my recent New Orleans experience with bitters makes this cocktail so intriguing and refreshing-looking.
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Yum, that sounds so refreshing and delicious! thank you will try ( maybe even tonight)
I love the look of this spritzer! I’m also a wine girl at heart, and this recipe looks like a great way to change things up a bit.
That sounds delicious. What a perfect summer drink.
Twitter: roamingfamily
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This sounds really good and refreshing! I could totally use one right NOW!
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Twitter: barrettboys
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This sounds cool and refreshing. I love wine too, but on a hot Summers day this would be perfect.
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This sounds nice. I like trying new recipes to make at our get togethers.
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Twitter: QQueenChristine
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Like you, I am a wine girl, but this cocktail has me intrigued! I will have to try it!
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Twitter: TamaraCamPhoto
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This is my kind of refreshing summer drink! I don’t do well with much else in hot weather, but I can picture this in hand.
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This looks so cool and refreshing! I love a good rose wine so I will have to try this out this summer!
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Mothering definitely does not stop because it is mother’s day…so is the life right. Glad you enjoyed this great spritzer
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What a perfect summer drink. Sounds refreshing!
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That sounds so nice. I could get into that.
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Twitter: monkeystarpress
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So refreshing and cool, love the photo, I felt like I was the one sitting and sipping! Great for summer evenings!
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Yum, that sounds so refreshing and delicious! Thank you will try that this weekend.
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Twitter: hautepeople
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That Spritzer looks like the perfect “lounging” drink after a productive Day of Blogging . It looks simple enough to make .. I’ll definitely be trying this one
I have never heard of Peychaud’s bitters before, is it alcoholic? Sounds refreshing.
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Ooh that would be quite nice in the afternoon. I think I like this idea.
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This rose spritzer sound perfect for a girl’s night. Thanks for the recipe
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This sounds tasty! I love the added lemon!
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I don’t drink anymore but if I did that sure does sound good.
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Twitter: ABCGP
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My mom is a big fan of spritzers. I love that they are a little less potent so you can enjoy one in the afternoon on a hot day without getting too affected by the alcohol. (I’m on meds, so I have to be careful.)
Twitter: Fidoseofreality
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OOOH this would have been yummy for the Mad Men finale last night. I am bookmarking this.
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My hubby has taken to wine in the last couple of years too. His mom purchased a big cooler for him for the holidays (a few years ago) and he finally decided to start putting things in there, and learning about them while he did too. He’s really enjoying it.
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Looks cool and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day!
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It is great to expand your repertoire to inclue a delicious new drink items.
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Twitter: BDandV
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I love this spritzer – I am going to try and make it for my next girls gathering. It looks so refreshing.
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Twitter: MMGMOM3
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This sure sounds yummy. I have never had a spritzer before but I am going to try this recipe.
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I love a great refreshing drink! I like this recipe thanks for sharing!
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I have always wanted to try St-Germain in a cocktail. This looks really sweet and just my taste!
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