As the weather warms and patios fill with laughter, there’s no better way to embrace the season than with a crisp glass of rosé wine, a refreshing cocktail or a fruity mocktail. Whether you’re lounging poolside, hosting a garden brunch or toasting the sunset, these spring and summer drinks capture the essence of the season in every sip. From light and crisp rosés to easy-to-make cocktails, these selections are perfect for warm-weather entertaining.
Rosé All Day: The Perfect Warm-Weather Pour
Rosé is the ultimate summer wine — light, crisp, and bursting with fresh berry notes. But not all rosés are the same. Here are two must-try picks this season.
THALIA Rosé
A vibrant blend of cabernet sauvignon and agiorgitiko, THALIA Rosé delivers juicy red fruit flavours, a touch of white pepper and a smooth, buttery finish. Crisp yet soft, it pairs beautifully with pizza, pasta and grilled favourites like chicken and salmon. With grapes grown in Greece’s high-altitude vineyards, this rosé brings just the right balance of flavour and freshness. Whether you’re pairing it with a meal, serving it as an aperitif or enjoying it solo, THALIA Rosé is a deliciously easy-drinking pick — no sommelier skills required. Plus, it’s a 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze winner, so you know it’s got the goods!
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Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir Rosé
With its beautiful rosewood hue and burst of fresh berry flavours, Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir Rosé is as lively as it is elegant. Notes of cherry, strawberry, raspberry and wild berries jump from the glass, leading to a crisp, juicy sip with just the right balance of acidity. Sourced from Chile’s cool-climate Bío Bío Valley — one of the country’s most exciting wine regions — this refreshing rosé is made for effortless enjoyment. As the first Chilean winery to export pinot noir, Cono Sur knows how to craft a fruit-forward, easy-drinking rosé that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Spring Refreshment: The Perfect Mocktail
For those skipping the alcohol but craving something vibrant, a great mocktail is the answer.
Solly’s Craft Soda Pineapple Yuzu Grapefruit Rickey
Makes 1
Preparation time 5 minutes
This twist on a classic lime rickey adds grapefruit juice to the mix, creating a bold, citrusy refreshment. Sure, the name might be a bit of a mouthful, but so is the flavour — thanks to Solly’s Craft Pineapple Yuzu Soda, a handcrafted, prebiotic soda made right in Toronto. Bursting with the golden sweetness of pineapple and the zesty tartness of yuzu, this fizzy refresher is bold, balanced and seriously delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1 can Solly’s Craft Soda Pineapple Yuzu
- ½ oz grapefruit juice
- ¼ oz lime juice
- 5 dashes orange aromatic bitters
- Grapefruit wheel, to garnish
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add grapefruit juice, lime juice and bitters.
- Top with Solly’s Craft Soda Pineapple Yuzu and stir gently.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wheel.
Chopin Vodka First Bloom Cocktail
Makes 1
Preparation time 5 minutes
This cocktail is designed to showcase the elegance of Chopin Vodka, proving that the best vodkas aren’t meant to be flavourless. As a pioneer in the luxury vodka space, Chopin is proudly crafted in small batches in the pristine countryside of eastern Poland. With light citrus aromas, subtle herbal and floral notes, and a smooth, slightly sweet finish, this vodka is the perfect match for a floral, fruit-forward spring cocktail.
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Ingredients
- 1½ oz Chopin Potato Vodka
- 1 oz Dos Déus Origins Red Vermouth
- ½ oz Botanika Angelica Elderflower Liqueur
Method
- Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a martini glass.
- Sip and savour spring in a glass.
Levenswater Gin Rosie Lee Cocktail
Makes 1
Preparation time 5 minutes
Levenswater’s Spring 34 Gin is like spring in a bottle — bursting with floral, citrus and spice aromas. Ontario-made artisanal gin blends 34 hand-selected botanicals — including juniper, lavender, Szechuan peppercorn, cardamom and hibiscus — creating a beautifully balanced, complex and aromatic spirit. The Rosie Lee Cocktail takes inspiration from tea time, infusing delicate flavours of rose petals and lychee with the gin’s fragrant profile. It’s a fresh, floral twist on a classic gin cocktail, perfect for the season.
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Ingredients
- 1½ oz Levenswater Spring 34 Gin
- ½ oz rose petal syrup
- 1 oz lychee juice
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Lemon slice, to garnish
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a teacup or rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lemon slice.
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum Strawberry Daiquiri
Makes 1
Preparation time 10 minutes
Blended cocktails are making a comeback — because let’s be honest, when the sun is shining, there’s nothing more refreshing than an ice-cold, fruity, boozy slush. Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum brings a rich, smooth kick to this strawberry daiquiri, thanks to its all-natural blend of spices, with bold vanilla and cinnamon notes. Paired with sweet strawberries and zesty lime juice, this daiquiri is a vibrant, flavour-packed treat that screams warm weather vibes.
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Ingredients
- 1½ oz Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
- 1 oz simple syrup
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- 4–5 large strawberries
- 1 cup ice
- Lime twist or edible flowers, to garnish
Method
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a hurricane or wine glass.
- Garnish with a lime twist or edible flowers.
