It’s time to grab your girls and your wine glasses because National Rosé Day on June 8 is just around the corner. Here are eight places in Philly to find the best rosé-inspired drinks for you, your wine glass and your friends to enjoy.
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Sip on wine by the glass and take in some stunning city views at this rooftop bar on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Not only can you order a bottle of sparkling rosé off Assembly’s reserve list, but you can also try their exclusive frosé cocktail that takes an extra boozy twist on the classic pink-hued drink by adding cocchi rosa, dry vermouth and fresh fruits like strawberry and lemon. 1840 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 215.783.4171, assemblyrooftop.com
Blurring the flavors of Spain and France, Tinto in Rittenhouse Square offers a warm and cozy ambiance as visitors dine on traditional cuisine. The tapas-style bar and restaurant also have an impressive menu of the region’s ciders, sangrias and wine. Of course, it features four rosé options either by the glass or by the bottle. 114 S. 20th St., 215.665.9150, philadelphia.tintorestaurant.com
Want to feel like you’re sipping on a glass of wine in Paris? Head over to Royal Boucherie, Old City’s lively American brasserie, to enjoy a bottle of rosé in the upstairs garden. You can also enjoy a glass of bubbly with their French 52 cocktail—a delicious blend of sparkling rosé, Bluecoat gin, lemon, rose water and sugar. 52 S. Second St., 267.606.6313, royalboucherie.com
After a long week, relax with some traditional Italian wine and cuisine. The East Passyunk spot serves authentic Abruzzese delights such as maccheroni alla mugnaia or brodetto that pairs well with several of their Italian rosé wine options, including a bottle of 2014 Cataldi Madonna Cerasuolo. 1927 E. Passyunk Ave., 215.271.5626, levirtu.com
Rosé has always been equated with the summer, and what better way to drink it than outside. Sit and relax beneath the sparkling lights of the veranda or vibrant garden as you try any of the place’s three rosé options, such as an imported Sabine or a sparkling Brut Rosé from France. If you’re planning to go to brunch on Saturday, be sure to sip on Harper’s Strawberry Swing cocktail, which is made of sparkling rosé, vodka, lemon and strawberry. 31 S. 18th St., 267.886.8556, harpersgardenphilly.com
It’s no surprise that Jet Wine Bar’s wine list is unmatchable. Guests can enjoy three different rosé options that have different blends of fruity and sweet flavors either by the bottle or on tap. If you don’t feel like staying, the bar has a to-go bottle option. 1525 South St., 215.735.1116, jetwinebar.com
Time for a true Italian wine and dine experience. This upscale Italian eatery is home to one of the largest selections of wines on tap with over 120 different types of sparkling, reds, whites and rosés. Guests can even enjoy a personalized tasting of five wines within a select group such as their “A Rosé by Any Other Name” selections that’ll give a true taste of modern Italy’s rosé delights. 14 N. Front St., 215.922.7800, pennsviewhotel.com
Step inside Philadelphia’s year-round poolside oasis, Vesper Dayclub, to soak up the sun and sip on one of their many specialty drinks. Not only can guests enjoy a glass of rosé while they lounge in their private cabana, but guests can also luxuriate in a refreshing, mega-sized glass of frosé by the pool. 1013 Germantown Ave., 267.214.0086, vesperdayclub.com
Photography by: From Top to Bottom: Photo Courtesy of Assembly Rooftop Lounge; Tinto Photo Courtesy of Garces; Royal Boucherie Photo Courtesy of J.Fusco; Le Virtu Photo Courtesy of Kateri Likoudis; Harper's Garden Photo Courtesy of FCM Hospitality; Photo Courtesy of Jet Wine Bar; Photo Courtesy of Panorama
