Just in time for summer, this easy Frosé recipe is a delicious drink that can add “punch” to any party. It's naturally sweetened with watermelon (that means no refined sugar), and just plain FUN to drink.
What is a Frosé?
Frosés are an icy smooth trend in cocktails that we love. We have seen them on menus all over the city, from fancy cocktail bars to hole-in-the-wall hangouts. Traditionally made with rosé wine, fruit, and sweetener, these delicious frozen drinks go down quite easily after a long day of work.
Our favorite Frozen Rosé drink is flavored with fresh watermelon to create a refreshing spike of flavor (and gorgeous color). Freezing slices of watermelon gives this drink the frozen, icy texture we have come to expect. Like our famous Pink Señorita Cocktail, a bit of simple syrup and fresh mint garnish makes this cocktail hard to resist.
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Ingredients
- FRESH WATERMELON: we like seedless watermelon for this recipe. It make it easy!
- HONEY: local honey is best. Maple syrup works too.
- SIMPLE SYRUP: (see recipe below for Watermelon Simple Syrup, or use our basic simple syrup recipe)
- VODKA: we like Absolut Vodka
- ROSÉ: your favorite cold rosé wine
- LIME: fresh squeezed lime juice
- ICE
- FRESH MINT: for garnish
*see recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Using a blender, place watermelon along with wine, vodka, ice, and simple syrup.
- Blend until "slushie" consistency, about 45-60 seconds (add a little water if too thick).
- Pour into 8 ounce glass
- Garnish with watermelon wedge and sprig of fresh mint.
How to make Watermelon Simple Syrup
- Blend 2 C watermelon in blender. Place in small sauce pan and add honey.
- Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and place through fine mesh strainer.
- Store in container in refrigerator until cool (for up to 4 days).
Variations
- SUGAR FREE: this recipe is refined sugar free (using honey as a natural sweetener). But you can omit the honey and simple syrup entirely. Watermelon is naturally sweet.
- DON'T LIKE WATERMELON? Fresh strawberries can be used instead.
- MIXED FRUIT: add strawberries, raspberries, or peaches for more flavor.
- NO ALCOHOL: substitute seltzer or ginger ale for the wine & vodka for a non-alcoholic sip.
Top Tip
Slice and Freeze watermelon for at least 1 hour before you are ready to make the drinks. This will give the Frozen Rosé a good, slushy consistency.
More summer drinks to try
Don't stop here! Try some of our other favorite colorful summer cocktails:
FAQ
We recommend fresh strawberries or a combination of strawberries and raspberries. They compliment the rosé very nicely.
We recommend freezing the watermelon before blending (an hour or so will do the trick). Then when you are ready to serve, you can just blend all the ingredients together.
Yes! Frozen strawberries, raspberries, or peaches work great for Frosé.
Frozen Rosé (Frosé) recipe
Just in time for summer, this Frosé recipe is a delicious drink that can add “punch” to any party. It's naturally sweetened with watermelon!
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2-3 drinks 1x
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup:
- 2 C fresh watermelon, blended
- ½ C honey
For the Frosé:
- 2 C chopped fresh watermelon
- 4 ounces simple syrup
- 2 ounces vodka
- 6 ounces rosé wine
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 C Ice
- mint for garnish
Instructions
To make Simple Syrup:
- Blend 2 C watermelon in blender. Place in small sauce pan and add honey.
- Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and place through fine mesh strainer.
- Store in container in refrigerator until cool (for up to 4 days).
To make Frosé:
- Using a blender, place 2 C watermelon along with wine, vodka, ice, and 4 ounces simple syrup.*
- Blend until "slushy" consistency, about 45-60 seconds (add a little water if too thick).
- Pour into 8 ounce glass and garnish with watermelon wedge and sprig of fresh mint.
Notes
*Freeze slices of watermelon for about an hour before blending for an extra slushy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Drink
- Calories: 474
- Sugar: 99.2 g
- Sodium: 8.8 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 102.6 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Dawn says
Love this drink recipe! It's so fruity and fresh. I love that there's no refined sugar and that the watermelon and honey provide all the sweetness.
★★★★★
Jackie says
thanks so much Dawn! We are so happy you enjoyed it! Great point about no refined sugar.... we need to use this as a selling point!!! Cheers!!