Rosé is the wine of choice in many places around the world in recent times. The light, fruity taste, and the slight sweetness makes it the perfect choice for a novice wine drinker. It has reached far and wide and the result of its rising popularity is not just a result of the pleasing colour it comes in.
Historically, rosé wines were the first type of wines to have been made. This was because the lack of modern maceration techniques resulted in some colour leaching into the wine from the skin of the grapes. This resulted in a delicious crisp, dry rosé. Over the years, the category of rosé wines grew to include sweeter, sparkling, exaggerated pink wines. This is the reason why rosé is often not taken too seriously among many professional wine connoisseurs. However, the current generation is bringing back the rosé trend with rosé wines which are not sweet like zinfandels, and other dessert wines.
Non-alcoholic rosé is a great evening drink, and pairs well with all kinds of dishes. Whether with meat or a light salad, the crisp and dry nature of a good rosé balances the flavors perfectly on the palate. The fruity undertones of a good rosé are often described as tasting of strawberries, raspberries, grapefruit and blackberries. Rosé tastes best when served chilled, and elevates the taste of Mediterranean cuisine in particular. Below is a list of fun rosé recipes to try out at your next blowout.
ROSÉ COCKTAIL PUNCH INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
- Non-alcoholic rosé
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
- Sparkling water
- A dash of vanilla
Method
- Pour the rosé into a punch bowl.
- Slice strawberries and add it into the bowl with the other berries.
- Muddle the mix, but don’t completely squeeze the fruit.
- Add sparkling water as required.
- Add a dash of vanilla essence for a sweet kick.
- Serve with ice on the side to prevent dilution.
ROSÉ MARGARITA
Ingredients
- Non-alcoholic Chardonnay
- Strawberries
- Lemons
- Sugar
- Basil leaves
- Lime soda
Method
- Pour the rosé and lemon juice into a margarita glass.
- Add the lemon zest and stir.
- Add sugar as required.
- Rim the glass with salt and serve.
HERBY ROSÉ
Ingredients 
- Non-alcoholic rosé
- Mint
- Orange juice
- Grapefruit juice
- Basil
Method
- Place mint and basil in a cocktail shaker and muddle to release the flavour.
- Add orange juice and grapefruit juice and mix.
- Transfer to a glass and pour rosé over the top.
- Garnish with a sprig of basil and serve.