A couple of pink cocktails to celebrate the endless summer sunshine, delicious, refreshing and way ore interesting than a G&T. My friend appeared in my garden with a version of this from a NY bar recipe earlier this week and it's as good as it sounds. I remade it a few times with some tweaks and it is just heavenly! Be warned it is stronger than wine and way easier to drink! Makes a large pitcher for about 6, depending on thirst levels!

• 1 bottle Rosé

We used the classic from Mirabeau which they kindly sent us - ticking both my rosé requirements of being pale blush pink and from Provençe: Mirabeau Rosé

• 600ml prosecco
• 250 ml Pink Grapefruit Liqueur

I found this on Amazon:Gabriel Boudier Pink Grapefruit Liqueur, 50 cl

• 1 Pink grapefruit, peel strips to garnish and squeeze a drop into each glass on serving
• Sprig fresh mint
• Much ice

Add the liqueur and rosé to a large jug with lots of ice and stir well together. Pour into individual glasses and top up with a third pro secco to fill. Use the grapefruit peel to wipe round the rim of each glass and then add to drink with the mint to garnish.

PINK FIZZ

A perfect drink to celebrate with, it's fizzy and fresh and light with fresh fruit and prettiness to add pops of colour to any party or dinner table.

• 150ml Sparkling Rosé - there's a deal on my favourite Mirabeau one at the moment: Folie Rosé Sparkling
• 30 ml Port Rosé {I got mine from Amazon for speed and it's delicious, Offley Rosé Port }
• Handful of raspberries
• Fresh sprig mint

Pour the Port into the bottom of a champagne flute with a couple of fresh or frozen raspberries (strawberries work too if you've got them instead). Pour over the chilled, sparkling rosé and gently mix with a spoon without losing too much fizz. Tear a sprig of mint off and add to the glass as garnish. Sip immediately. Do add ice if you need to, I prefer this undiluted, and well chilled to start with.