Rosé Cooler
Updated June 10, 2024
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Ingredients
- 4ounces dry to demi-sec rosé
- ¾ounce fresh lime juice
- 2ounces soda water
- 4thyme sprigs
- Crème de cassis (optional)
Preparation
- Step 1
In an ice-filled lowball glass, combine the rosé and lime juice. Top with soda water. Place the thyme in one hand and use the other to lightly slap the stems. Add to the glass. Depending on how sweet your rosé is, finish with a few drops of cassis. Serve immediately.
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Flagging for abuse of greenery. Slapping is never ok, you should try to calmly talk the stems into releasing their yumminess. If that doesn't work, try a thyme-out instead.
Why must the poor thyme stems be slapped?
So they give up their yummy yummy flavors.
I made a batch of these in a pitcher, stirred thyme sprigs around and let them sit in the mixture for a few minutes before pouring, straining out the thyme with a spoon. It was such a hit with guests I had to make a second batch.
In small mason jar - 3 bottles rose 4-5 limes 1 bottle of Lime Topochico... Thyme Ice!!!
We heard about you! How did you convert it to a pitcher portion? I am ready to do the same.
This is almost identical to a Hugo which is one of the most popular drinks in Italy right now. The differences are that basil or mint are gently muddled and use, and the liqueur os St. German or Elderberry syrup. Delicious and perfect for summer!
Made this with La Vieille Ferme rosé—or as we call it, based on its label and price, cheap chicken wine. A quite drinkable dry French rosé to be had for around $8. I didn’t have cassis so I added a tiny bit of Chambord. Slapping that thyme gives it a nice herbaceous hint on the nose. A great patio drink.
When you're done giggling, the real reason you slap the thyme is to slightly warm up the herb and start to release the oils which generate the aroma (same technique with mint leaf or basil garnishes on cocktails).
Ha... that was meant for my private notes... but happy to share with the group. For a small birthday party I used a mason-style drink dispenser (it's not huge) and it fit the 3 bottles perfectly. It seals pretty tightly, so it will hold the bubbles until the top is opened for serving. Delicious!
We didn’t have any crème de cassis and the drink was way too sour. Had to dump the whole batch
Only had rosemary to hand,used a Cotes de Provence rosé, and added the cassis (with lots of ice) A totally refreshing and easy to make (and easy to drink!) cocktail.
I also used Topo Chico (Twist of Lime) as a hack, with fresh thyme from the garden, and it was a very refreshing.
I love this recipe--go to summer low-alochol cooler. I've even batched it for a group. I use a splash of Chambord instead of cassis and I love the way it works with dry rose, and an homage to the Honey Deuce!
I used to work for an herbal supplement company that gave us elderberry syrup ALL the time (overproduction during covid). I used that in place of the liqueur and it was delicious. And maybe even good for my immunity!
Terrible. Why would anyone drinking a glass of rose think to themselves, “you know what this is missing? Lime Juice!” Ruined a good bottle of rose. Never again.
I slapped my thyme and it liked it.
Way too bitter. Added more cassis (Edinburgh Gin Raspberry Liqueur). Decided not to waste a good liqueur on this undrinkable swill. Not making it for the upcoming bridal shower.
This is a winner but how about a Rose' Frozee'?
My husband made this for Easter with a French rosé, without creme de cassis. It was a delicious light cocktail!
I used a semi dry rose, 1/2 the amount of lime juice, and the recommended soda and Cassis. I thought it was too bitter. Adding more Cassis started to make it too dominant. Loved the thyme. I may try this again with a sweeter rose but I dumped this one down the sink.
Gentle massage leaves, it gives the scent to you and then the drink
Not bad not great - just tasted like watered down rose. Would’ve probably been better if you made a thyme simple syrup instead.
Very good recipe to riff on. I 4x’d the recipe and made a pitcher. In that proportion, I needed about 3 Oz of simple syrup to balance the lime and thyme. Skipped the cassis. Came out great.
We did NOT enjoy this at all and followed the recipe to the T…what happened?
This cocktail looks so wonderfully delicious. I bought all the ingredients. I so surprised it was hardly palatable. I made it exactly as recipe read. So disappointed.
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