With all the craziness going on right now, aren’t you happy to know that at least we have random holidays we can celebrate and temporarily take our minds off of the insanity?
Brilliant holidays like the one today. And “what’s today” you may be asking?
Oh silly Friend….
It’s National Rosé Day—-as in, Rosé Wine!
And no, I didn’t make it up–though it does sound like something I would do.
To honor this illustrious day, I’d like to share with you my Sparkling Rosé Sangria. It’s filled with fresh fruit, rosé wine, cognac, orange liqueur and is topped off with chilled sparkling wine right before serving.
And my special addition? Fresh ginger root! The ginger is steeped in the sangria for a few hours which imparts a subtle but bright flavor. The whole combination is like drinking summer in a glass!
Totes Pretty in Pink ❤
CHEERS Friends – and HAPPY NATIONAL ROSÉ DAY!
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Sparkling Rosé Sangria
Serves as many as you’re willing to share with
2 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled
1⁄2 cup simple syrup
1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
1⁄3 cup cognac
1⁄3 cup Cointreau or other orange liqueur
2 cups sliced fresh peaches
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
4 sprigs fresh mint, more to garnish
2 750mL bottles rosé wine
ice
1 750mL bottle chilled sparkling wine
With the back of a large chef’s knife (or mallet), carefully bruise the ginger to help release some of its juices–but be sure not to break it into smaller pieces.
In a large pitcher, add the bruised ginger, simple syrup, lime juice, cognac, Cointreau, fruit and mint sprigs. Pour in the rosé wine and stir. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 4-5 hours. Once chilled, remove and discard the ginger and wilted mint sprigs.
Fill glasses with ice and add the sangria. Pour 2-3 ounces of chilled sparkling wine in each glass and gently stir the contents. Garnish with additional mint leaves and serve.
CHEERS!
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