"The Rosarita" Margarita
It is time to say cheers to warm weather and the great cocktails that accompany it—like the Margarita! Loews Vanderbilt Hotel’s director of food and beverage Grant Hewitt has created “The Rosarit...
While mint juleps are the drink of the day in Kentucky and beyond to celebrate Derby Day, we're honoring our semi-local ice cream maker Jeni's and their new Frose Sorbet, which we found to make an outstanding race day drink. We also tossed in Fugitives Spririts whiskey and Natchez Hills sparking wine which we had on hand. And of course fresh mint outside the kitchen door. Local at its best!
The drink comes to us by way of Edible intern, Ann Walczak, who came to us with plenty of hospitality and mixology skills. We look forward to many more summer beverages! Enjoy
Ingredients
- 2 fistfuls fresh mint leaves
- 5 ice cream scoops Jeni's Frose Sorbet
- 1 (750 ml) bottle sparkling wine of Prosecco
- 5 ounces bourbon
- 1 cup sparkling water
Preparation
1. "Spank" the mint by clapping one leaf at a time between your hands (this brings out the flavor). 2. Place in 32 ounce pitcher. 3. Add Jeni's Frose Sorbet. 4. Top with bourbon, sparkling wine, and soda. 5. Stir. 6. Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
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