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Perfectly pretty in pink: Barbie cocktails color the world in vibrant flavors

By Cristine Struble

Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. /
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While many people have curated the ideal look, stepped into that fantastical world, and want to keep the pink-colored fun going, Barbie cocktails are a wonderful way to toast to that icon. After being captivated by the color, the flavor will have everyone going back for another sip. Ready to get shaking?

Barbie Land

While some people might want to drive that Corvette straight to Barbie Land, a little taste can satisfy that longing. With this cocktail, the bright, zesty notes have anyone feeling perky for that next adventure.

Barbie Land

Ingredients:

  • 3 parts of Lillet Rosé
  • 3 parts of Tonic Water
  • Recommended Garnish: slice of grapefruit and / or orange

Method:

  • Shake Lillet Rosé and tonic water with ice, strain into a white wine glass filled with ice. Garnish with either slice of grapefruit and / or orange.

Rose Martini

While the Glendalough Rose Gin captures spirit of these cocktails even before the hitting the martini glass, this particular cocktail brings a floral note is more just the color. The story behind the roses used to flavor the gin are a testament to a love that is always present. That idea might sound like a fictional tale but this story is real.

Rose Martini

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz. Glendalough Rose Gin
  • 0.5 oz. Dry Vermouth
  • 0.5 oz. Elderflower Liqueur
  • Lemon twist, garnish

Directions:

  • Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until very cold. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

Avaline Pomegranate Citrus Rosé Spritz

While Barbie and Ken might enjoy a day in the sun roller blading, the reality is that a sunny day can be full of fun. With this cocktail, it is all about enjoying the moment with a smile on your face.

Avaline Pomegranate Citrus Rosé Spritz

Ingredients:

  • 1 c. pomegranate juice (if not pressing fresh, look for one with low sugar)
  • 1-2 grapefruits, thinly sliced
  • 1-2 blood oranges, thinly sliced
  • 1 c. kumquats, sliced in half (optional)
  • 1 bottle of Avaline Rosé
  • Sparkling water (to taste)

Directions:

  • Combine pomegranate juice, grapefruit, blood oranges, kumquat slices, and Avaline Rosé in a large pitcher. When ready to serve, top with sparkling water (to taste), a slice of grapefruit, and a couple kumquat halves.

Cointreau Pink Lady Cocktail

While the name might conjure another group of fashionable movie ladies, this cocktail can pack a punch. It might seem demure, but ladies have more than just one aspect to their personality.

Cointreau Pink Lady Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 0.75 oz Cointreau
  • 0.72 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 oz Sparkling Wine (Crémant De Loire)
  • 3 Whole Strawberries
  • 2 oz Vodka

Directions:

  • Add all ingredients to a shaker and muddle
  • Add ice and shake
  • Strain into a chilled coupe cocktail glass
  • Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with lime twist

The Jojo

Although the name might exactly sound like pretty in pink Barbie cocktails selection, it has that perfect color. The Strawberry syrup is a bright color and flavor fits the theme well.

The Jojo

Ingredients:

  • 1.5oz Sunny Vodka
  • 1oz Lemon juice
  • .75oz Mixolojuice Strawberry Syrup
  • .5oz St. Germain
  • 1 Dash Peychaud Bitters
  • Prosecco (For Topping)
  • Candied Strawberry (For Garnish)

Method:

  • Add Sunny Vodka, Lemon Juice, Mixolojuice Strawberry Syrup, St. Germain, and Peychaud Bitters to a shaker. Shake and double strain into glass. Top with Prosecco. Garnish with candied strawberry.

Ken’s Margarita

While Barbie might have her name on the marquee, Ken deserves a moment, too. With this margarita recipe, some people might want to shake up a perfect match.

Ken’s Margarita

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of Campo Viejo Cava
  • 1 part Altos Plata Tequila
  • 3/4 part Cointreau
  • 1/2 part fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 part tsp agave

Method:

  • Combine all ingredients in a shaker and add ice. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe or champagne flute. Top with Campo Viejo Cava. Garnish with lime wheel.

Plastic is Fantastic

While some people might prefer to avoid the “plastic” adjective, some people might hum that phrase to a memorable tune. With this cocktail recipe from Jes Gutierrez-Switaj (@the.sauceress), the sparkling sipper is definitely a fantastic pour.

Plastic is Fantastic

Ingredients:

  • 2.5 oz Mumm Napa Brut Rosé
  • 1.5 oz Pink Gin
  • 1.5 oz Pink Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 oz Raspberry Rose Water Syrup (recipe below)
  • 1.5 oz Raspberry Seltzer

Method:

  • Pour raspberry rose water syrup into the bottle of your glass. Fill glass with large chunks of crushed clear ice. Separately, combine pink gin and grapefruit juice in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill, then add pre-chilled raspberry seltzer. Gently pour into your glass so that it layers on top of the syrup. Top off with Mumm Napa Brut Rosé. Garnish with grapefruit slice, fresh raspberries and some blossoms.

Raspberry Rose Water Syrup

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 oz Rose Water

Method:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Over medium heat stir to dissolve sugar, and then simmer for about 15 minutes. Fine strain, pressing berry pulp gently with spoon to extract juices. Cool, bottle and refrigerate. Will keep for about 2 weeks.
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