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    Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktail

    Published Mar 15, 2018

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    Hangar 1 Rosé Vodka stars in this springy vodka cocktail kissed with floral pink grapefruit juice, elderflower liqueur, and sparkling rosé. Thanks to the folks at Hangar 1 Vodka for sponsoring this post!

    refreshing Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktail

    I’m excited to introduce my new favorite cocktail, blushing pink and perfect for anticipating spring. The drink hinges on Rosé Vodka, the latest, pinkest creation from head distiller Caley Shoemaker at Hangar 1 Vodka. Fresh-squeezed pink grapefruit, a splash of elderflower liqueur, a drop of lemon, and a pour of sparkling rosé accent the vodka for a balanced cocktail that sings of spring. With three types of blushing pick liquids (Rosé Vodka, sparkling rosé, and grapefruit) it’s a rosé three-way.

    sliced grapfruit

    The Hangar 1 distillery is situated by the water in Alameda, California, where the most flavorful vodka is produced from fresh ingredients. Made from grapes and grains, their Straight Vodka has a complexity that other vodkas can only wish for. It’s tasty enough to sip neat, and you can indulge in flavors from Makrut Lime to Honeycomb to Mandarin Blossom, and more. A tour and tasting at the distillery is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. If you’ve never been, you can get a feel for the distillery (and another tasty vodka cocktail recipe) in this post.

    squeezing grapefruit juice into jug

    pouring Vodka Cocktails

    The pretty-in-pink Hangar 1 Rosé Vodka is made by blending vodka with California rosé wine, which results in a sweet, mild flavor that’s a touch less strong than straight vodka – 30% alcohol vs the typical 40%. The flavor is balanced and slightly sweet, with notes of fruit, flowers, and a bit of oak at the finish.

    someone stirring Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktails

    pouring Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktails

    I had the pleasure of attending the Rosé Vodka launch party at the distillery along with my friend Kimberley from The Year in Food. There we got to taste all kinds of goodies made with Rosé Vodka, including 5 different cocktails crafted by Trick Dog. My favorite was Danny Devito Presents, made with Lillet Rosé, strained and served in a coupe glass. Inspired by the quick technique and floral flavor profile, I mixed up this Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktail.

    overhead shot of Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktail

    close up of Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktail

    While many of my cocktail concoctions take time to muddle or steep, this vodka cocktail comes together in a snap. The flavor of freshly squeezed pink grapefruit is unparalleled, and the large fruits take little time to juice. Add equal parts grapefruit, Hangar 1 Rosé Vodka, and sparkling rosé, half a part of elderflower liqueur, and a squeeze of lemon to taste. Stir with ice, strain into coupe glasses, top with an herb sprig, and you have yourself a garden-party-ready cocktail in no time.

    tablespread with lovely Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktails

    glasses of Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktail on tray

    This cocktail reminds me of a really good grapefruit mimosa, my brunch cocktail of choice, only with a kick of floral complexity from the elderflower liqueur and Rosé Vodka. The oak and tannins in the rosé keep the drink from tasting overtly sweet, and the mild alcohol content makes it just the thing for afternoon sips.

    people holding Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktail by a table

    Armed with a pitcher of Rosé Vodka cocktails, my friend Emma and I gathered a few friends in her Napa backyard, right in the heart of wine country, to nosh and sip in the chilly sun. We’re having a “cold snap” here in NorCal, which means that we have to wear a jacket DURING THE DAY. Still, we braved the “cold” and grazed on kumquat honeycomb tartines, green goddess hummus with spring veggies for dipping, and this delicious gluten-free jam and ricotta tart. Washed down with these quaffable cocktails, I couldn’t think of a more enjoyable way to day drink.

    hand holding Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktail

    If you're on the hunt for more Hangar 1 goodness, mix up some Chamomile Honeycomb Gimlets or Rosemary, Pomegranate, & Grilled Meyer Lemon Sparklers, or browse their impressive collection of cocktail recipes.

    table with Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktail

    Cheers!

    people holding Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktail

    Special thanks to Emma for her hand modeling and styling skills, Jaime for the beautiful flowers, Nicole and Ella for sipping drinks with us in Emma's backyard, and to Hangar 1 Vodka for sponsoring this post.

    bottle of hangar 1 vodka

    More cocktails:

    • Honey Vodka Gimlets
    • Apple Cider Vodka Hot Toddy
    • Pomegranate Vodka Cocktails
    • Ginger Vodka Cordial
    • Honeycomb Vodka Smash
    • Pink Grapefruit Vieux Mot
    • Hibiscus-Tequila Spritzers

    *Thanks for reading! For more Bojon Gourmet in your life, follow along on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest, purchase my gluten-free cookbook Alternative Baker, or subscribe to receive new posts via email. And if you make these Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktails, I’d love to see! Tag your Instagram snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and  #bojongourmet.*

    Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktails
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    Grapefruit Elderflower Rosé Vodka Cocktail

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    Hangar 1 Rosé Vodka stars in this springy vodka cocktail kissed with floral pink grapefruit juice, elderflower liqueur, and sparkling rosé.
    Alanna Taylor-Tobin
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 drink

    Ingredients

    • 1 ounce (30 ml) Hangar 1 Rosé Vodka
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) freshly squeezed, strained pink grapefruit juice
    • 1 ounce (30 ml) dry sparkling rosé
    • ½ ounce St. Germain elderflower liqueur (more or less to taste)
    • a few drops of lemon juice, to taste
    • ice
    • a pretty thyme sprig or mint leaf for garnish

    Instructions

    • Combine Hangar 1 Rosé Vodka, grapefruit juice, sparkling rosé, St. Germain, and lemon juice in a stirring glass and add ice to fill halfway. Stir for 10 seconds, strain into coupe glass, and serve.

    Notes

    This recipe makes a petite drink which is good for lightweights like me, and it fits well in my vintage coupe glasses. Feel free to increase the quantities by 50% if you prefer a taller sip.
    The recipe multiplies easily to serve a crowd. Just combine everything except the ice and garnish in a large pitcher and chill until guests arrive, then stir, strain, and sip.
    Hangar 1 Rosé vodka can be ordered online, or give this a try with Hangar 1 Straight Vodka if you have some on hand.
    Nutritional values are based on one drink.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 46mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 9.6mg
    Making this? I'd love to see!Tag your snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and #bojongourmet!

    5 glasses of Sparkling Grapefruit, Elderflower & Rosé Vodka Cocktail

     

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    Comments

    1. SAHMmelier says

      March 15, 2018 at 6:20 am

      What a beautiful spring cocktail! A fresh play on a French 75 that I must try.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 21, 2018 at 8:33 am

        Yes, it reminds me of a French 75 too! Cheers. :)

        Reply
    2. Jessie Potter says

      March 15, 2018 at 9:23 am

      Yes please!!! Pretty in pink!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 21, 2018 at 8:34 am

        We have to make these together!!

        Reply
    3. Caterina Snyder says

      March 15, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      Holy crap lady this shoot is freaking incredible!! Maybe my favorite food + people shoot that you've ever done! Oh and yummmmmm!!!!!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 21, 2018 at 8:35 am

        Aw thanks lovely!!! I wish you had been there too. <3

        Reply
    4. Kelsey @ Appeasing a Food Geek says

      March 16, 2018 at 3:37 am

      Oh I just love this! I'm becoming rather interested in spirits like this that are more complex than what you normally expect. Especially rose--sign me up! And these photos are gorgeous. Loving everything about this post. xo

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 21, 2018 at 8:35 am

        Aw thanks Kelsey! I think you'd dig these. :)

        Reply
    5. Sabrina says

      March 20, 2018 at 11:14 am

      I had a cocktail very similar to this recently in Manhattan! I'm sure your version is delicious too! Love these photos, as always :)

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 20, 2018 at 3:22 pm

        Aw nice - such a great cocktail scene over there! Thanks so much for the sweet note. :)

        Reply
    6. Rhonda @ Change In Seconds says

      March 20, 2018 at 3:02 pm

      On my list for my dinner party this weekend!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 20, 2018 at 3:19 pm

        Eeeee! I hope you love it!

        Reply
    7. Sabrina B says

      April 02, 2018 at 3:11 pm

      lovely cocktail with a nice mix of ingredients, love the elderflower liqueur, especially since I still have some from another recipe that I've not used much of, I love that this is not too sweet, my biggest problem with a lot of cocktails, so much appreciated, thank you!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        April 02, 2018 at 3:24 pm

        So glad you like it!! I have a grapefruit elderflower tart in my cookbook if you need more recipes to use it up. ;)

        Reply
    8. Natalie says

      April 08, 2018 at 11:43 pm

      How beautiful this pretty-in-pink Vodka is! Really tempting!!
      I often use Volka to mix with juices in my parties. I would like to try this Rosé Vodka for my next party soon xD

      Reply
    9. jenny says

      May 12, 2018 at 10:47 pm

      This sounds amazinggg and dangerous ;)

      Reply
    10. Mimi says

      June 07, 2019 at 11:37 pm

      I’ve had this on my list to try for a long time and I finally made it tonight- it is absolutely amazing!! The flavor and aroma of the elderflower is incredible, and goes so well with the rosé. I can’t wait to make these again!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        June 08, 2019 at 10:52 pm

        I'm so glad these were a hit! One of my all-time favorite cocktails too.

        Reply

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