We are having a Rosé Party on The sTORIbook today with three delicious rosé cocktail recipes that are perfect for those warm summer days! A good rosé is one of my absolute favorite wines. Not just because of it’s gorgeous blush color but it is also incredibly refreshing and versatile. Additionally, a good rose actually has very complex flavors and aromas.

Llano Estacado located in the Texas Panhandle has a lovely Signature Rosé that has those crisp citrus flavors that I always look for along with notes of strawberry and a nice finish. It retails for $8-$12 making it very affordable and a perfect option for some cocktail fun.  The Signature Rosé is a Texas Rhone Style Rose composed of classic Southern Rhône varieties; Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsaut and Carignan. A maximum of 12 hours skin contact is used for all varieties before being pressed. It was then blended early and fermented cold in stainless steel to preserve its delicate aromatics. Doesn’t it just sound fabulous?!

Josie Rees of Sweet Josephine’s and I were obviously very inspired by the wine and created some uber chic and delicious recipes for you so you can up your hostessing game! It’s gonna be Rosé All Day! Cheers!

Strawberry Watermelon Frozé

Ingredients:

• Ice cube tray
• 1 bottle of Llano Estacado Rosé
• 10 strawberries
• 10 watermelon chunks

Directions:

• Fill an ice cube tray of Llano Estacado Rosé and freeze overnight.
• Chop 10 strawberries and 10 watermelon chunks and freeze overnight.
• Save some watermelon chunks for garnish.
• When you’re ready, combine all frozen ingredients in a blender.
• Add a few more ice cubes to make it extra frosty if you’d like.
• Serve in different glasses for a fun twist and garnish with watermelon cubes on small skewers.

Icy Berry Rosé

Ingredients:

• 1/2 orange, juiced
• 1/4 lemon, juiced
• 1 bottle of Llano Estacado Rosé
• 3/4 oz. peach liquor (optional)
• Strawberry, raspberry, blueberries (for garnish)
• Mint leaves (for garnish)

Directions:

• In a shaker, add orange juice, lemon juice and peach liquor (optional).
• In a glass full of ice, pour the mixture 1/4 into the glass.
• Top the remaining 3/4 with the Llano Estacado Rosé.
• Garnish with mint leaves, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.

Rosé Sangria

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. strawberries, chopped
• 1 peach, chopped
• mint leaves
• honey
• 1 bottle of Llano Estacado Rosé

Directions:

• In a pitcher, add chopped strawberries and peaches.
• You can also mix and match other fruits for different options.
• Add mint leaves, a drizzle of honey and fill pitcher with full bottle of Llano Estacado Rosé.
• Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so all the flavors can combine.
• Serve over ice.

Llano Estacado (located in Lubbock, TX) is the largest, best-selling Premium Winery in Texas and has been an ongoing pioneer in introducing not just Texans, but also the entire world to the great wines made in the Lone Star State. The winery produces approximately 50 varietals of wine, including the award-winning 2013 THP Montepulciano. The winery also hosts a variety of events in its tasting room and event center, including weddings, corporate parties and intimate gatherings. Llano Estacado wines are available for purchase statewide at your local retailer, or online at www.llanowine.com.

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Photography Provided By:

Josie Rees of Sweet Josephine’s

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