Watermelon Frosé (Frozen Rosé)

This easy and refreshing Watermelon Frosé recipe makes the perfect slushy Summer drink. Fresh watermelon, rosé wine, mint, and honey are quickly blended into the best frozen cocktail. Once you know how to make this simple frozen rosé wine you can enjoy it by the pool, or any Summer party!

The obsession with frozen summer drinks continues.

What first started off with an easy Homemade Frozen Lemonade, quickly evolved to include a Frozen Mojito, Pina Colada, and now this watermelon frozen rosé.

And this one is OFF. THE. CHARTS, you guys!

Seriously, though.

Who knew that something as simple as freezing watermelon chunks and rosé wine and then blending them up together with some fresh mint could BE. THIS. GOOD?!

And it’s anything but basic. 😉 Because instead of using strawberries like you’d find in a classic frosé recipe, we’re using big chunks of juicy watermelon to sweeten up this Summer drink.

Also, there’s no fancy simple syrup or straining with a fine mesh strainer involved. We’re making it super simple so even a beginner bartender can make it with ease!

Ingredients

The simple ingredients needed to make watermelon frosé recipe include:

• Rosé Wine. There is a large variety of rosé wines you can purchase and use in this recipe. Read below for more details about the best kind.
• Watermelon. A personal-sized seedless watermelon is best. If you only have a watermelon with seeds, you can use it, but you will need to remove all of the seeds prior to making this recipe. (You can learn how to cut a watermelon if you don’t already know!)
• Sweetener. There are a few different types of sweetener you can use. Read below to learn more about what kinds work for what type of diet.
• Mint. Just a little bit goes a long way! This refreshing herb really helps to brighten up and balance out the sweetness in this drink.

How to Make

Best Type of Rosé Wine

While you can’t really go wrong, there are a few types of rosé wine that will work better when making a homemade frosé recipe:

• Color – Pinot Noir and Malbec rosé wines tend to be a beautiful and bright pink color. While you can always use a sandy-colored wine, your finished drink won’t have that same pop of pink color.
• Dry versus Sweet – This is absolutely your personal preference. If you like your drinks sweet, pick a sweeter variety. If you prefer them dry, pick a wine with a higher alcohol by volume. (This is not always foolproof but is generally a good indication of the relative amount of sugar added.)
• Drinkable – You want to really LOVE the rosé wine all by itself. It is one of two main ingredients so the finished drink will taste very similar to the wine you start with.

Sweeteners

Depending on your taste preference and what you have available, there are a few different options you can use to sweeten up this drink:

• Honey – This is what was used in making this recipe and is the best choice. It pairs perfectly with the tart wine and adds a nice floral flavor to the drink.
• Agave Nectar – Another liquid sweetener option that can be used if you are vegan.
• Sugar – Regular white sugar can be used in place of the honey if you do not care to avoid refined sugar.
• Stevia – Liquid or powder stevia can be used in place of the high-sugar sweeteners if you would like to limit the sugar.

Best Blender

One of the most important elements when making frozen drinks at home is to use a very good high-powered blender.

While less expensive blenders will work, you’ll get a super smooth, and more slushy-like consistency if you use one of the following:

• Vitamix – Hands down the best blender to use due to its large capacity and extremely high power.
• Nutribullet – A great second option, but you may have to blend your ingredients in batches.
• Food Processor – While this won’t give you the same slushy consistency of a blender, you will be able to process all of your ingredients at the same time.

Meal Prep and Storage

While the actual recipe and ingredients are extremely simple to follow, there is one thing you have to know about this recipe.

It takes some preparation and planning ahead.

Yup, this is not the kind of cocktail you can just whip up when your girlfriend stops by.

• To Prep-Ahead: Both the rosé wine AND the watermelon chunks need to be frozen for a MINIMUM of 4 hours before blending. It’s best if they’re frozen overnight. You can also make the entire drink and THEN freeze. 
• To Serve: Remove from the freezer about 30 minutes in advance to let it slightly melt. Blend until smooth and to your desired consistency. Serve this Summer cocktail in a cute glass with a paper straw, a wedge of watermelon, a sprig of mint and a sugared rim.
• To Freeze: Place the rosé wine and watermelon or the prepared frosé in a freezer-safe plastic container. Keep for up to 3 months.

FAQs

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Sip the wine. Make sure you like it first since the flavor will come through.
• Try it with strawberries. Watermelon is great, but strawberries are amazing too!
• Plan Ahead. Make sure to freeze the rosé wine and the watermelon chunks at least 4 hours in advance.
• Use agave nectar if vegan. This will still offer an amazing sweet taste while avoiding refined sugar.
• Make it fancy. Serve with a sugared rim.

More Frozen Cocktails

You may also enjoy these other boozy frozen drinks:

• Piña Colada
• Frozen Mojito
• Frozen Lemonade (add a dash of vodka!)
• Cherry Frosé

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Watermelon Frosé (Frozen Rosé)

This easy and refreshing Watermelon Frosé recipe makes the perfect slushy Summer drink. Once you know how to make this simple frozen rosé wine you can enjoy it by the pool, at potlucks, or any Summer party!

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Course cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword beverage, cocktail, drink, slushy, wine

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 216 kcal

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Ingredients

• 750 ml bottle rosé wine*
• 3 cups watermelon chunks seedless, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2-3 Tbsp. honey to taste
• 2 Tbsp. sweet mint stems removed

Instructions

1. Pour the rosé wine into a freezer-safe container.  Cover with a lid and freeze for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. (Due to the alcohol content, the rosé wine will not freeze completely but instead will have a slushy consistency once fully frozen.)

2. Cut watermelon into 1-inch chunks and place in a single layer on a baking sheet or in a plastic container.  Cover with a piece of plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
3. Add frozen wine and melon to a large blender along with the honey and mint.
4. Blend on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.
5. Serve immediately or freeze until ready to serve.

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Recipe Notes

Read more information in the post about the best type of rosé wine to use.

• To Prep-Ahead: Both the rosé wine AND the watermelon chunks need to be frozen for a MINIMUM of 4 hours before blending. It’s best if they’re frozen overnight. You can also make the entire drink and THEN freeze. Remove from the freezer about 30 minutes in advance to let it slightly melt. Blend until smooth and to your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Watermelon Frosé (Frozen Rosé)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 13mg1%

Potassium 303mg9%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 15g17%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 963IU19%

Vitamin C 12mg15%

Calcium 43mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.