Frosé, the delightful frozen rosé, is the drink of summer that everyone will be enjoying until Labor Day. While it's a staple at trendy bars nationwide, many haven't tried crafting it at home. I was one of those people, thinking it required special tools or tricks. But it's actually quite easy! Just prepare a day in advance, and you only need a blender, a freezer, and a nice bottle of rosé. Keep reading to discover the method and a special ingredient that can elevate your frosé above the rest.

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These images were captured at Hotel San José, a well-loved destination for frosé in Austin (and yes, the rhyme between José and frosé feels intentional!). I enjoy sipping this frozen treat on their patio whenever I can, but when I crave it at home...

The key to creating the ultimate frosé lies in the strawberry syrup featured in this recipe. Let's be honest: slushy drinks benefit from a touch of sweetness. The strawberries not only enhance the flavor but also boost the pink color, making it a refreshing, fruity option for summer relaxation. Check out the recipe below, and I'd love to hear if you give it a shot!

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle rosé
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup halved strawberries
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour the rosé into a rectangular cake pan and freeze overnight (about 8 hours) until nearly solid. It won't freeze completely due to the alcohol content.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, bringing it to a boil. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat. Add strawberries and mint, cover, and let steep for an hour to create the simple syrup. Strain and refrigerate the syrup.
  3. Scrape the frozen rosé into a blender, add lime juice, 1/2 cup of the infused syrup, and 1 cup of ice. Blend until smooth yet slushy. Serve right away, or if it needs to firm up a bit, return the blender to the freezer for 30 minutes until the desired texture is reached (blend again before serving).
  4. Pour into glasses and enjoy!

*Tip for prep: You can freeze the rosé and chill the simple syrup up to a week ahead!

  • Prep Time: 10
Prep

480 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 bottle rosé
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup halved strawberries
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour rosé into a rectangular cake pan, and allow to freeze overnight (8 hours or so) until almost solid. It won't completely firm up due to the alcohol content.
  2. In a saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Stir to dissolve sugar, then immediately take off the heat. Add strawberries and mint, then cover and allow to sit for 1 hour to infuse the simple syrup. Strain and chill the syrup in the fridge.
  3. Scrape rosé into a blender, then add the lime juice, 1/2 cup infused syrup, and 1 cup ice. Puree until smooth but still slushy. Serve immediately, or if it needs to harden up a bit, return the blender to the freezer for 30 minutes until desired consistency (blend again before serving.)
  4. Pour into glasses and drink up!

*Make-ahead tip: Freeze the rosé and chill the simple syrup up to a week in advance!

Comments (11)

  1. Kathryn Weiss (@KathrynWeiss) says: August 13, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    How much water goes into the simple syrup? It's not listed.

    Reply
    1. Katherine Fluor says: August 14, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      Hi Kathryn! The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of water.

      Reply
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