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<\/a><\/div>\n\nIn case you haven’t noticed, it’s gorgeous<\/i> out there.\u00a0 It’s officially ros\u00e9 season, and it’s time to load up your fridge for the duration of the summer. <\/p>\n
I love a glass of crisp, extra dry ros\u00e9, but sometimes a girl needs some bubbles<\/i>!\u00a0 Fret not, dear imbibers, not all bubbles require a champagne budget – there are so many amazing sparkling wines that won’t break the bank.<\/p>\n \nOne of my favorites as of late is Santa Margherita Sparkling Ros\u00e9<\/a><\/b>, a delightfully dry wine that is wonderful for sipping in the afternoon or mixing into a summery cocktail.\u00a0 It is made with a combination of Glera grapes (typically used to make Prosecco), Chardonnay, and Malbec to add color and richness.\u00a0 The wine it self is not too sweet and has a slight flavor of red berries and toasted brioche. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \nWhile Santa Margherita is delightful on its own, I also tried it in a summery cocktail, a variation on a Negroni Sbagliato, but with Hendrick’s Gin, Aperol, and a splash of sparkling wine.\u00a0 Served over a large king cube and garnished with an edible flower, this might be a perfect summer tipple.<\/p>\n \nUnusual Sbagliato<\/u><\/b> Combine gin and Aperol in a mixing glass with ice.\u00a0 Stir until chilled, and strain into a low ball glass with a king cube.\u00a0 Top with Santa Margherita Sparkling Ros<\/span>\u00e9<\/span> and stir.\u00a0 Garnish with an edible flower. <\/a><\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n
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\n1 oz Hendrick’s Gin
\n1 oz Aperol
\n1.5 oz Santa Margherita Sparkling Ros\u00e9<\/span><\/p>\n
Enjoy!<\/p>\n