Coke and Rosé is a thing! And you need to try it. This twist on the Spanish Kalimotxo Coke and wine cocktail is perfect for summer. With just 2 ingredients, this drink can be ready in just one minute!
When the Real Housewives of New York took a trip to Mexico during season 12, I found a new cocktail idea that I had to try.
Totally drunk, Sonja Morgan orders Coke and Rosé. It sounded crazy. But then I thought about it a minute. Years ago, I learned about the Kalimotxo. It’s a Spanish drink made with equal parts Coke and Red Wine. This version, with rosé, seems like the perfect twist for summer.
Why this recipe works
With just two ingredients and no cocktail shaker, this Coke and wine cocktail can be made fast and anywhere. It just might be one of the easiest cocktail recipes ever.
Coke cocktails are delicious. And Coke makes a great mixer for 2 ingredient cocktails like this super simple Coke and Vodka. You can even use it to make a Coke Cake.
I can’t explain why, but when Coke and wine are mixed together, magic happens. You can taste the cola, you can taste the wine, but together, they remind me of a less sweet red wine sangria? And it’s kind of similar to a Red Wine Spritzer.
Seriously, this is a must-try! It might not be your favorite way to enjoy rosé wine, but this will, for sure, surprise the heck out of you! Bring this out for your next happy hour!
If Red Bull and vodka isn’t your thing, try this one instead when you need a little caffeine in your cocktail.
And if you like to try interesting drinks, you also should try this Sauvignon Blanc Cocktail with Spiced Rum! This is another one where the ingredients shouldn’t work together but somehow do. Also this Red Wine and Tequila drink. Yum!
Ingredient notes
Coke and Rosé are the only 2 ingredients you need. I had this smaller bottle of rosé so I used it. But you can use any bottle. A traditional Kaliotxo (sometimes called Calimocho) is often used with inexpensive red wine.
You could probably substitute with Diet Coke but I haven’t tried it. I can’t imagine it would taste all that different.
How to make Coke and Rosé
To a wine glass, add equal parts Coke and your favorite pink wine. I didn’t measure it, just eyeballed.
While the classic Kalimotxo is served over ice, I decided to try this as is. And it was tasty! Next time I make it, I will serve it over ice.
It was super sweet, refreshing, somehow fruity and totally drinkable!
Top tips
- Want to add a little more depth? Add a squeeze of lemon to the drink.
- Don’t love it with equal parts Coke and wine? Adjust the ratio to suit your taste.
- This could easily make a fun party drink. Open a 2-liter bottle of Coke and pour half out or into another container. Then add a bottle of rosé to the Coke bottle. Gently mix (remember, it’s carbonated!) and serve with cups!
- Using a can of coke and can of rosé makes this a fun and portable cocktail to take to the pool or to a hotel.
Frequently asked questions
YES! Cola is a great mixer. It’s similar to pineapple juice in that it mixes really well with other things, and when mixed, loses the flavor you get when drinking on its own and instead beautifully supports the other ingredients served with it. I love making wine cocktails and turns out wine is a great mixer too.
That is the beauty of this recipe! You can use any rosé you want! While I used one that I like to drink on its own, you can use boxed, canned, whatever! It truly doesn’t matter.
Maybe. I haven’t tried it but I’m a Cherry Coke lover so I think that would be quite tasty. It would also pair well with rosé. I think Orange and Vanilla Coke coke work too.
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Coke and Rosé
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Coke
- 3 ounces Rosé wine
- squeeze of fresh lemon, optional
Instructions
- To a wine glass filled with ice (not shown in the photos above), add equal parts Coke and rosé wine.
- Squeeze a wedge of fresh lemon juice into the drink, if desired.
Notes
- Use the lemon if you have it and want to add a little more depth of flavor. If you don’t have it, the drink is still tasty!
- Don’t love it with equal parts Coke and wine? Adjust the ratio to suit your taste.
- This could easily make a fun party drink. Open a 2-liter bottle of Coke and pour half out or into another container. Then add a bottle of rosé to the Coke bottle. Gently mix (remember, it’s carbonated!) and serve with cups!
- Use any type of rosé you want. The Coke makes it so that you can even use a super inexpensive bottle and it will still taste delicious!
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