This recipe was produced by blogger Shannon Shipman of Sunny Coastlines, in partnership with 90+ Cellars.
If you’re looking for the right wine cocktail to celebrate Cinco de Mayo’s festivities or if you’re just looking for a delicious wine cocktail to enjoy in the sunshine… look no further than this Watermelon Rosé Margarita cocktail recipe. Who said rosé has to be enjoyed on its own? We actually think it makes a great main ingredient for wine cocktails!
Watermelon Rosé Margaritas
coarse salt for the rim
2 oz silver tequila
1 1/2 oz grand marnier
1 oz fresh lime juice
2 oz watermelon rosé syrup
2 oz watermelon juice
2 oz 90+ Cellars Lot 132 Rosé
frozen peaches
lime wedges for garnish
Watermelon Rosé Syrup
1/2 cup rosé wine1/2 cup fresh watermelon juice
1 1/4 cups sugar
To make watermelon juice place fresh watermelon cubes in a blender and blend until pureed. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a cup. Place salt on a plate. Rim a glass with a lime wedge and dip in salt to coat. Fill glass with crushed ice. In a cocktail shaker with ice add tequila, grand marnier, lime juice, syrup and watermelon juice. Shake for 30 seconds. Pour mixture into the glass, then top it off with the rosé wine. Add a few lime wedges and frozen peaches to garnish.
**Watermelon Syrup**
Combine the rosé, juice and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil while whisking constantly until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.