Aix La Croix, Provence Recipe

Name: Chart House Waikikis Aix La Croix, Provence Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 5 fl oz Dry rosé wine (Provençal-style); 1 fl oz Dry white wine (light-bodied, optional); 1 cup Crushed ice; 0.25 fl oz Elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain); 0.25 fl oz Lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 0.25 tsp Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) or honey syrup; 1 drop Orange blossom water (optional, for aromatic flourish); 1 sprig Fresh thyme sprig (for garnish); 1 slice Thin lemon wheel or grapefruit slice (for garnish); 20 fl oz Dry rosé wine (Provençal-style); 4 fl oz Dry white wine (light-bodied, optional); 4 cup Crushed ice; 1 fl oz Elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain); 1 fl oz Lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tsp Simple syrup (1:1); 4 drop Orange blossom water (optional); 4 sprig Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish); 4 slice Thin lemon wheels or grapefruit slices (for garnish)

Inspired by Chart House Waikiki

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Wine (single serving)

5 fl oz Dry rosé wine (Provençal-style)

1 fl oz Dry white wine (light-bodied, optional)

1 cup Crushed ice

1/4 fl oz Elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain)

1/4 fl oz Lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1/4 tsp Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) or honey syrup

1 drop Orange blossom water (optional, for aromatic flourish)

1 sprig Fresh thyme sprig (for garnish)

1 slice Thin lemon wheel or grapefruit slice (for garnish)

Batch (4 servings)

20 fl oz Dry rosé wine (Provençal-style)

4 fl oz Dry white wine (light-bodied, optional)

4 cup Crushed ice

1 fl oz Elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain)

1 fl oz Lemon juice, freshly squeezed

1 tsp Simple syrup (1:1)

4 drop Orange blossom water (optional)

4 sprig Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)

4 slice Thin lemon wheels or grapefruit slices (for garnish)

Method

Wine (single serving)

Chill glass and prepare ice

Place a large white wine glass or tulip-style glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill briefly with ice water to chill while you prepare ingredients. If using crushed ice, measure approximately 1 cup and set aside.

Combine base wines

In a mixing glass or small pitcher, pour 5 fl oz dry rosé and 1 fl oz dry white wine (if using). The white wine is optional but adds lift and an extra floral fruit note consistent with Provençal blends.

Add aromatics and sweetener

Add 0.25 fl oz elderflower liqueur, 0.25 fl oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.25 tsp simple syrup. Add 1 drop orange blossom water if using — a little goes a long way. Stir gently 6–8 seconds to integrate without flattening the wine.

Assemble and serve

Discard ice water from the chilled glass if used and add the crushed ice. Pour the wine mixture over the ice. Garnish with one fresh thyme sprig and a thin lemon wheel or grapefruit slice on the rim. Serve immediately.

Tasting notes & adjustments

Taste and adjust: if you prefer sweeter, add another 1/4 tsp simple syrup; if more brightness is needed, add another 1/4 fl oz lemon juice. Avoid overmixing so the wine remains lively.

Batch (4 servings)

Chill pitcher and glassware

Chill a medium pitcher and four wine glasses in the fridge for 15–20 minutes. Prepare 4 cups crushed ice.

Mix wines and flavorings

In the chilled pitcher combine 20 fl oz dry rosé and 4 fl oz dry white wine (optional). Add 1 fl oz elderflower liqueur, 1 fl oz fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp simple syrup. Add 4 drops orange blossom water if using. Stir gently for 10–12 seconds to combine while preserving effervescence and aroma.

Plate and serve

Divide crushed ice among the four chilled glasses. Pour the wine mixture evenly over the ice. Garnish each glass with a thyme sprig and a thin lemon wheel or grapefruit slice. Serve immediately and encourage guests to sip while chilled.

Storage note

If not serving immediately, keep the mixed wine chilled in the refrigerator up to 2 hours. Do not pre-mix with ice more than 15 minutes ahead to avoid dilution.