Rosé "Old Fashioned"

A fun spin on this classic cocktail with a citrus twist.

Prep Time:  5  minutes (plus overnight to freeze)   |    Cook Time:  30 minutes   |    Total Time:  35 minutes (plus overnight to freeze)   |    Servings:  2

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Specially Selected  Côtes de Provence Rosé, chilled and divided

Simple Syrup:

• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 cup  Baker's Corner  Granulated Sugar, divided
• ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
• ½ cup water
• peel of 1 orange
• ½ ounce bourbon, chilled

Directions:

1. Pour 2 cups of rosé into an ice cube tray. Freeze overnight.
2. For the simple syrup: In small saucepan, combine orange zest and ½ cup sugar. Using a wooden spoon, muddle until orange zest becomes fragrant. Heat over medium-low heat and add orange juice. Simmer just until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, let cool.
3. In a separate saucepan, combine remaining ½ cup sugar, water and orange peel. Boil for 30 minutes or until orange peel is soft. Drain, cool and reserve.
4. Add 2-3 rosé ice cubes to a glass. Combine remaining 7½ ounces rosé, bourbon and 4 tablespoons simple syrup. Stir and pour over ice cubes. Garnish with candied orange peel. For a festive twist, add a cinnamon stick .

Tip: Simple syrup and candied orange peel can be made ahead of time. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Audrey, ALDI Test Kitchen