Lemon Rosé Cocktail

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Yield: Serves 1 | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: n/a

This cocktail is one of my secret dinner party tricks. By adding just a couple of sweet touches to a dry rosé wine, you can create something elegant and unique that’ll take your entertaining to the next level.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

6 ounces dry rosé wine

Candied lemon peel for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 cup water, and the lemon juice. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is syrupy. Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl.

2. Pour 6 ounces rosé wine into a glass. Add 1 ounce lemon simple syrup. Garnish with candied lemon.