The Sauvignon Sunset Cocktail is light and refreshing. It’s a delicious summer cocktail!
Hi friends and Happy Thirsty Thursday!!
I’m so excited to share today’s cocktail, the Sauvignon Sunset! I’ve had this refreshing little libation in my cocktail arsenal for quite a while, so I’ve been kind of holding out on you guys. I apologize, but I really, really wanted to share it at the right time, and with Memorial Day just a few short weeks away I thought it would be the perfect little cocktail to kick off the summer season! I also realized that I haven’t shared a specialty cocktail on the blog since last summer when I shared my Charleston Fizz and my Blackberry Mojito, so I needed to change that ASAP!
When it comes to mixed drinks I’m a fruity girl through and through, especially during the summer. The Sauvignon Sunset is a combination of Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine De Canton which is a fresh ginger-flavored liqueur, pineapple juice, some tasty homemade rosemary simple syrup and topped off with a splash of club soda. Sounds summery and refreshing, am I right?! I can guarantee I’ll be enjoying this one all summer long friends.
This cocktail was inspired by a drink called “the Wine Down” from The Cocktail Club in one of my favorite cities, Charleston, South Carolina. If you’re a regular follower of the blog you know my heart is in Charleston. It’s such a charming city, full of lots of wonderful people with my son Sean at the top of the list, food that’s to die for, gorgeous sites and fabulous shopping. I’m counting the days until my next visit!
I hope you all enjoy the Sauvignon Sunset as you toast the summer of 2016! Enjoy your weekend and as always, thank you so much for following along at the BHK. I appreciate your support and all your wonderful comments! Cheers! Mary Ann
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Sauvignon Blanc
- 1/2 ounce Domaine De Canton
- 1 oz. pineapple juice
- 1/4 oz. rosemary simple syrup
- club soda
- Rosemary Simple Syrup - makes 1 1/2 cups
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 fresh sprigs of rosemary
Instructions
- Rosemary Simple Syrup: Stir together water and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary.
- Bring to a boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
- Pour the liquid through a fine strainer discarding the rosemary sprigs.
- Place liquid in a jar and keep chilled in refrigerator. Will keep for 1 month.
- Drink: Add Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine De Canton, pineapple juice and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into glass filled with ice. Top with a light splash of club soda and a sprig or two of fresh rosemary.
Mary Ann, this looks delicious. Sauvignon Blanc is my favorite wine and I’ve never made a cocktail out of it. This must be made this weekend!
Thanks Karen! It’s my favorite too! I just love the citrusy taste! Hope you enjoy! Cheers!
I can understand why you were holding out on this one, Mary Ann. It’s that delicious you may have just wanted to keep it all for yourself! But, so glad you didn’t ’cause I need to try this cocktail real soon. Just in time for Thirsty Thursday….or the weekend…or Summer….or Monday, lol. Love the combination you used. Sounds so refreshing! Pinning, of course. Hope you have a lovely weekend as well :)
Thanks so much Dawn! It really is a wonderful spring/summer cocktail! Bright, cheery and so refreshing! Enjoy friend!
Ohhh yummmmm and SO perfect for thirsty Thursday, Mary Ann! I forgive you for holding out on this one, because you are sharing it now and the timing is great since this libation is perfect for spring and summer! The name alone, Sauvignon Sunset, is amazing, but the flavors you used in this sound stellar! I will be pouring myself a few glasses of this come 5 o’clock! Pinned! Cheers, friend!
YES! Maybe a few of these and you’ll start to feel better Cheyanne! Have a great weekend!
This has summer written all over it and I will certainly add this to our Memorial Day cocktail list. Love the rosemary and white wine, with just the right amount of sweetness. I have a half a bottle of Domaine De Canton in my cabinet and was actually just wondering what I should do with it. Problem solved. Maybe we won’t wait til Memorial Day to give this a try. Cheers!
Don’t wait Cathy! Give it a try! It’s so refreshing and sooo delicious!
Ginger liqueur! Why have I not had this before. I need it. Sounds right up my alley. In fact this whole cocktail situation has my name written all over it – including these awesome nautical glasses. You are speaking straight to my heart here, Mary Ann!
You need to try it Liz! It’s one tasty cocktail! I’ll be sipping these right through summer! Thought you might love the glasses! I got them for my husband Tom for Christmas when we went to the Eastern shore of Maryland. Cheers friend!
Oh my goodness, this cocktail looks SO good! I haven’t tried ginger liquor but MAN, that sounds so amazing. I also love your cute Oh Ship! glass – so clever! The next warm day will definitely be cooled down with one of these ;)
Thanks Rachel! It really is a favorite! I’m a HUGE Sauvignon Blanc fan and combined with the ginger liqueur and the pineapple juice it’s so refreshing! Enjoy!
I seldom make cocktails at home but I like this one . I never tasted Domaine de Canton but I do like the taste of ginger. This would be a good one for my book club meeting. Prost Mary Ann.
Oh, give it a go Gerlinde! It’s so tasty! Prost!
Ohhhh myyyy… it’s got pineapple juice in it! I’m all over this, Mary Ann! I love finding inspiration at eateries, then bringing that home to make something fresh. I’ll be giving this one a go as I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy cocktails! Love those cocktail glasses too – hhaahaaa “oh ship”! LOL!
Oh Traci, this one is definitely a winner! Sean loves The Cocktail Club in Charleston. So many wonderful concoctions to choose from! Those glasses are a favorite! I bought those for Tom as a birthday present this year! He loves them! His is usually filled with bourbon, while mine is filled with a perfect little fruity cocktail that’s more my speed! Cheers friend and thanks so much for always commenting! I so appreciate it!
I love a fruity cocktail too! I never think to use wine in cocktail form. This pineapple rosemary combo sounds amazing!
It really is Rachelle! Give it a try, you’ll love it!
First of all, those glasses are adorable. Second of all, pineapple, rosemary and Sauvignon Blanc sounds so delightful! I would have never thought about combining all those ingredients together.
When I first tasted this cocktail from the Cocktail Club in Charleston I just knew it would be perfect for the blog! I’ll be sipping this one all summer long! Cheers Nicole! Hope you enjoy!
Ginger liquor? Now why haven’t I heard of that before? I love everything about this cocktail especially the rosemary syrup. I must pour a glass of this to celebrate the end of school next month. The glasses?? Amazing!
It’s delicious Zainab! Yes, definitely pour a glass to celebrate! Glad you like the glasses too! Those were a birthday present for Tom this year! Cheers friend!
Yay!! It’s cocktail Thursday!!! This looks so incredible and your photos are AMAZING!!!! Beautiful Mary Ann!!! xoxo
Thank you so much Rebecca! Yay, for Thirsty Thursday! Had so much fun with these photos! And drinking this cocktail!
Oh, my! I can’t even tell you how excited I am to try this cocktail – it has all of my favorite things going on in there. And the PICTURES! Wow! Hooray for Thirsty Thursdays, because after my kids get out of school for the Summer, I’m going to need this! :)
YAY! You’re going to love it Kim!! Thanks so much for commenting! Hope you enjoy it! Cheers!
How pretty, I’m loving the pineapple and rosemary flavor profile!
Thanks Laura! I really love the ginger of the Domaine De Canton too! So tasty!
Lovely drink! Can’t wait to try this one :) Cheers!
Thanks Jennifer! I think you’ll really love this one! Cheers!
I’m a big wine drinker, Mary Ann and don’t venture into mixed drinks often but this looks like it would be the best of both worlds! Will be trying this one for sure. Cheers!
Sauvignon Blanc is a favorite of mine, and this cocktail is just so refreshing and delicious Geraldine! Hope you give it a try! Cheers to a wonderful weekend!
I love those glasses! Wine is my go-to adult beverage and I love that I can have a “mixed drink” using wine! Cheers to a great weekend!
Thanks Kathy! They were a little birthday present for Tom! He loves them! Cheers! Have a wonderful weekend!
Wow this sounds so refreshing and perfect for a Spring, Summer or Fall afternoon! Thank you so much for sharing!
It’s such a refreshing cocktail! I knew when I first tried it at the Cocktail Club, I knew I’d have to share Amanda! Cheers! Hope you enjoy it too!
I can’t decide what I love best about all of this – the adorable rosemary garnish, the mason jar glasses, or the prospect of making and sipping on this. And as always, your pictures are spectacular. Brava!
Thanks so much Kate for the sweet comment Kate! You made my day!
I always have a bottle of sauvignon blanc in the fridge but I’ve never made a cocktail with it…thanks for the inspiration.
Oh, give it a try then Karen! This is one tasty cocktail! So nice and refreshing for summer! Thanks so much for commenting!
Found your website today through your comment on another blog. Love this post! Would love to see if I could get a set of those glasses. Would you be able to send me the name of the gift store where you purchased them? Thanks so much and keep up The great recipes post!
So glad you found the blog Kate! Everyone LOVES those glasses! I got them from the cutest little shop in St. Michael’s Maryland called American Holiday. They also have a Georgetown location. The Maryland store is 410-690-3150 and the Georgetown store is 202-684-2790. Please mention The Beach House Kitchen when you call! Thanks Kate! Enjoy the cocktail!
Those glasses are the CUTEST! And such a great idea for a summer cocktail!
Thanks so much Lori! It’s such a refreshing summer cocktail!
Can’t wait to try this one Mary Ann, looks just gorgeous! I agree with everyone else the glasses are so cute.
Thanks Sarah! Such a great cocktail too! Perfect for summer!