Even though it might not feel like it right now, we are so, so close to summer.
Which means that very soon, it will be socially acceptable tostart guzzling rose again.
(Not that we ever really stopped.)
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Because, as good as rose is plain, it’s also ripe for reinvention.
Like, did you know you’re free to turn it into popsicles?
And that you’re free to top it off with cotton candy?
Or drink it like lemonade?
We didn’t, until we started poking around for inspiration.
What we found are 13 recipes that put a fun, fresh spin on your favorite summer beverage.
Try them out with all yourrose-loving buddies.
And it’s probably going to become your new favorite summer drink.
Rose Champagne Gummy BearsfromKirbie’s Cravings
Remember those rose gummy bears that hada 500-person waitlist?
Instead of joining that waitlist, make these.
This year it’s just as good as ever.
Use this recipe to make your own.
Filled with orange slices and chopped strawberries, it’s citrusy, summer perfection.
Rose LemonadefromDessert for Two
Nothing says summer quite like lemonade.
Make it even more summery by adding rose.
Cotton Candy Champagne CocktailsfromKirbie’s Cravings
These are super fun and super easy to make.
All you need is some cotton candy and bubbly rose.
Strawberry Rose MojitofromTurnip the Oven
This mojito swaps rum for rose.
Raspberry Granita Rose CocktailsfromMitzy at Home
The raspberry granita in this recipe is basically sorbet.
Which means this cocktail is basically a rose sorbet floataka, boozydessert.
It uses grapefruit-flavored seltzer to cut the alcohol in half.
The result is a light fizzy, drink that you could enjoy without getting too tipsy.
It really hits the spot.
