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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!

Three glasses filled with a strawberry wine slushie recipe (also called frozé or frosé) are garnished with strawberries and mint, sitting on a grey countertop with berries strewn across it. A bottle of strawberry simple syrup sits in the background.

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

Ingredients used to make frozé, a strawberry wine slushie, sit on a grey countertop.
  • frozen strawberries – using frozen strawberries and frozen rosé means you won’t need to water your cocktail down by adding in ice cubes. If you are able to, I like to freeze fresh strawberries for the best flavor. I also love doing so when they are in peak season or on sale at the grocery store, because home-frozen berries taste so much better than store-bought ones!
  • strawberry simple syrup – this is an extra step for sure, but it is oh-so-worth it for the extra punch of strawberry flavor you get. It’ll take you about 30 minutes or so to make a batch of strawberry simple syrup.
  • rosé wine – I recommend choosing a rosé wine that is full-bodied, made with grapes like Pinot Noir, Grenache, or Syrah. Bolder rosé tends to be less sweet, or more dry, which balances well with the berries. Of course, you’re free to choose your favorite rosé wine for this drink!
  • vodka – you’ll need a small amount of vodka for this recipe, and again I recommend going with a nice quality vodka like Absolut or Tito’s.

See the recipe card for the exact quantities.

🍳 step-by-step process for making frosé

Step 1 of making frozé: Pour rosé in ice cube trays and freeze until mostly solid, at least 6 - 8 hours or overnight.

Step 1: Pour rosé in ice cube trays and freeze until mostly solid, at least 6 – 8 hours or overnight.

A frozen tray of rosé cubes sits on a countertop.

Step 2: Once the rosé wine is frozen, remove the ice cube trays from the freezer.

Step 3 of making frozé: Add the frozen rosé to the blender jar.

Step 3: Add the frozen rosé to the blender jar.

Step 4 of making frozé: Add frozen strawberries to the jar of a blender.

Step 4: Add frozen strawberries to the jar of a blender.

Adding vodka into the blender jar to make homemade frozé.

Step 5: Add in the vodka.

Adding in the strawberry simple syrup to the blender jar to make a strawberry wine slushie.

Step 6: Add the strawberry simple syrup to the blender jar.

Step 7 of making frozé: Blend well until all ingredients have been incorporated.

Step 7: Blend well until all ingredients have been incorporated.

Pouring the finished strawberry wine slushie (frozé) into glasses.

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

  • blender – You’ll need a high speed blender to make this frozé because you will need to blend up the frozen strawberries with the other ingredients.
  • cocktail glasses – If you’re serving for looks, you can’t go wrong with a coupe glass. Also, I absolutely love enjoying frosé (and other wine!) in my corkcicle tumblers. They are double-walled stainless steel and keep things cold for longer!
  • ice cube trays or zip top bag – in the photos, you can see I opted to make frozen wine cubes with ice cube trays. You can also use a zip top bag to freeze your wine, though!

🫙 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)

This recipe for a homemade strawberry wine slushie (also called frozé or frosé) takes a summertime staple and makes it approachable in your home kitchen. It’s made from a dry rosé wine, homemade strawberry simple syrup, and frozen strawberries. This easy recipe is perfect for a summer party or beach day!
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Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frozen, rosé, strawberry, wine
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Freezing Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Lindsey Neumayer

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

Servings: 5
Calories: 8mg
Total Fat: 8mg
Saturated Fat: 8mg
Trans Fat: 8mg
Cholesterol: 8mg
Sodium: 8mg
Carbohydrates: 8mg
Fiber: 8mg
Sugar: 8mg
Protein: 8mg

The information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition facts calculator and actual nutrition facts may vary.

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