Today I’m joining a group of my favorite blogging buddies in hosting a Summer Progressive Dinner Party. This virtual soiree is the dream child of my girl Heather from Southern State of Mind, and my contribution to this fun little shindig could either be served as a pre-dinner cocktail or an after dinner dessert!
It’s the easiest, yet tastiest refreshing summer treat! You’ll either love me or hate me when you get hooked on these. Ha!
(chair, similar ampersand pillow, similar bar cart)
Brunch or Signature Cocktail
Putting this simple concoction in a champagne flute makes it totally acceptable for brunch. #praisehands
(pineapple tumber shaker, stemless flutes, black and white striped straws)
But this is also the perfect signature cocktail to serve for a summer dinner party. There is just something so fun and festive about creating a signature drink for an evening of entertaining dinner guests. And a two-ingredient cocktail means it’s festive without the fuss. #fistbump
Ingredients
As already mentioned you need only two ingredients to create this magic.
- Rose – preferably sparkling – I’m personally a HUGE fan of Segura Viudas Cava Brut Rose. You can find it just about everywhere, but World Market often offers the best price. It’s less than $12 a bottle, and when you buy 4 or more bottles you get a 10% discount. Don’t judge me for knowing this. Thank me. 😉
- Blood Orange Sorbet – You could use any flavor sorbet really, but I prefer orange. The beauty of using a sorbet is that your dairy free friends can still partake.
Served as a Dessert
If you put these same two ingredients into a cute little single serving trifle dish you’ll end up with the best light summer dessert! Just use a little more sorbet than you do rose. And for an added bit of fun add some sugar sprinkles on top and garnish with an orange slice!
Because it’s pink and orange I’ve coined this dessert cocktail-concoction a “Charleston Sunset”. Who doesn’t want a Charleston Sunset for dessert?!
Little tip – make this kid appropriate by subbing the rose for pink sparkling lemonade.
Now be sure to visit all of the other hostesses! You’ll find everything from beautiful centerpieces to gorgeous tablescapes with lots of simple, summer entertaining tips!
Tag me on instagram @ourfifthhouse if you make a Rose Sorbet Mimosa or “Charleston Sunset” this summer! I’d love to see. 🙂
Happy Summer friends!
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Carmel these look wonderful but I need to know where you got the black and white with butterflies straws??????