This easy frosé recipe is a summertime happy hour staple that’s super easy to make at home. I’m spilling all the secrets on how to combine simple ingredients into the perfect slushy texture. And yes, despite what you’ve read on Google, the rosé wine you choose does matter!
Creating homemade cocktails for over a decade means you stay on top of beverage trends, and I’ll never forget when Frosé came onto the scene in the summer of 2016. Bar Primi in NYC is credited with creating the super popular slushy drinks, but since then, nearly everyone has put their take on this summer cocktail.
One of my favorite restaurants at Disney Springs, Wine Bar George, inspired my spin on Frosé, which features vodka, strawberries, and a bold rosé wine. This recipe features a double dose of strawberry by using frozen berries and strawberry simple syrup. As a bonus, you can enjoy a few iced strawberry lattes with the leftover syrup.
why this rosé slushie recipe works:
🍓 boozy berries. This recipe is strawberry forward and features a full-bodied rosé wine. There’s also 1/4 cup of vodka thrown in for good measure. 😜
❄️ icy cool. Beat the heat with this frozen adult slushie! You’ll be the hero of any pool party or BBQ BBQ during hot summer days!
🥂 party perfect. This cocktail is perfect for parties and gatherings. You can make it in advance and keep it in the freezer until you’re ready to blitz and serve!
🛒 ingredients
See the recipe card for the exact quantities.
🍳 step-by-step process for making frosé
Step 1: Pour rosé in ice cube trays and freeze until mostly solid, at least 6 – 8 hours or overnight.
Step 2: Once the rosé wine is frozen, remove the ice cube trays from the freezer.
Step 3: Add the frozen rosé to the blender jar.
Step 4: Add frozen strawberries to the jar of a blender.
Step 5: Add in the vodka.
Step 6: Add the strawberry simple syrup to the blender jar.
Step 7: Blend well until all ingredients have been incorporated.
Step 8: Pour into a cocktail glass of choice and serve. Garnish with a strawberry and a sprig of fresh mint.
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💡tips & tricks for getting it right
ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- melty – if your frozen drink is too melted, you can pop it back in the freezer to firm up. It will not fully freeze because of the alcohol content, but freezing it again will keep it from turning totally liquid. If your blender doesn’t fit in your freezer, you can pour your drink into a large zip-top bag and place it in the freezer. This is also a super genius way to bring it to a pool party or beach bash. 😏
- too sweet – If your drink tastes a bit too sweet, you can squeeze a bit of lemon juice into the mix to balance it out.
🔆 top tip
Use a zip top bag to freeze the wine and store this cocktail in advance of a party or gathering! Squish the bag to break up the icy crystals if it freezes too solid.
♻️ customize your frosé
- regular simple syrup – if you don’t have time to make strawberry simple syrup, you can use regular simple syrup.
- fresh strawberries – you can use fresh fruit instead of frozen fruit, but you’ll need to add in about 1/2 cup of ice cubes to get the right slush consistency.
- white wine – If you don’t have a bottle of rosé on hand, you can use a crisp, dry, white wine like a Sauvignon Blanc.
- watermelon – frozen watermelon also works wonderfully in this recipe! You can also use watermelon simple syrup instead of strawberry simple syrup, too!
🧰 equipment needed & storage tips
🫙 how to store your strawberry frosé
You can make this frozen cocktail in advance and store it in the freezer until you’re ready to serve it. You may need to pop it back in a blender to break up the ice crystals before serving, but you can keep it in the freezer for a few days with no issues to quality!
💬 q+a
What kind of rosé should I use to make this strawberry wine slushie?
Choose a rosé wine made with Pinot Noir, Grenache, or Syrah grapes if possible. The bolder grapes create a wine that is not as sweet as people sometimes think rosé can be.
Can you save frozé for later?
Yes! You can make frozé in advance, up to a week even, and keep it in the freezer until you’re ready to serve it. You may want to give it a quick blitz in the blender before serving it to break up the ice crystals that form and give it a more slushy consistency.
Is it frosé or frozé?
This cocktail is known as “frozen rosé” shortened to “frosé.” Because it is frozen, I like throwing the z in there. 😛
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Frosé Cocktail (How to Make Frozen Rosé Wine Slushies)
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Equipment
- 1 Blender use a blender with a jar or an immersion blender
- 2 – 3 ice cube trays
- 1 stasher bag, mega size optional, for storage or freezing the wine instead of ice cube trays.
Ingredients
- 120 g Frozen Strawberries 1 cup
- 1 bottle Rosé wine Pinot Noir, Grenache, or Syrah grapes
- ¼ cup Vodka
- 3 ounces strawberry simple syrup up to 4 ounces, depending on level of sweetness you'd like
Instructions
- Pour rose in ice cube trays and freeze. It will not freeze completely solid because of the alcohol content.
- When the rosé wine is frozen, add frozen berries to the jar of a blender.
- Remove the wine ice cube trays from freezer and place the frozen rosé in the jar of a blender.
- Add in the vodka and simple syrup.
- Blend well, until all ingredients have been incorporated.
- Pour into cocktail glass of choice and serve.
Nutrition Information
The information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition facts calculator and actual nutrition facts may vary.
