Frosé Recipe
- By Amy Dong
- Updated Jun. 14, 2025
I make this Frosé recipe every summer and it never disappoints. With ripe strawberries and a splash of good rosé, it’s fruity, refreshing, a truly stunning summer drink.
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Video: Watch Me Make Frosé
Amy’s Notes
This frosé is fruity, refreshing, and the perfect drink for summer hangouts. It’s a favorite choice to serve when girlfriends come over!
- Stunning and Effortless: Just strawberries, sugar, and a bottle of rosé come together to make the dreamiest frozen cocktail.
- Ripe Strawberries Make all the Difference: I go for the reddest, juiciest berries I can find. They bring out that vibrant pink color and give the drink its sweet, fruity punch, like in my 5-Minute Strawberry Margaritas.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: I prepare the mixture ahead of time and keep it in the freezer. When it’s go-time, I just blend and serve.
- Make It Your Own: While I love it with strawberries, you can swap in raspberries, cherries, or even a berry blend.
Key Recipe Ingredients
- Strawberries – Ripe, red strawberries are the star of this frozen cocktail, adding vibrant color, natural sweetness, and fruity flavor.
- Granulated Sugar – Helps macerate the strawberries, drawing out their juices and enhancing their natural sweetness for a smoother blend.
- Rosé Wine – A dry or semi-dry rosé creates the base of this slushy drink- choose a darker rosé for a bolder color and flavor.
- Mint Sprigs – Fresh mint adds a pop of green and a refreshing aromatic finish to every glass.
- Strawberry Slices – Simple and elegant, fresh slices make the perfect garnish for a summery, crowd-pleasing presentation.
Substitutions And Variations
Here are some of our favorite substitutions and variations:
- Berry Options: Strawberries are classic, but raspberries, cherries, or a blend of mixed berries also work beautifully. Choose ripe fruit for the most vibrant color and flavor.
- Wine Selection: A dry or semi-dry rosé works best to balance the sweetness of the fruit and sugar. For a deeper color, go with a darker-hued rosé. If you prefer a sweeter drink, use a fruity or off-dry rosé.
- Sweetener Swap: Granulated sugar macerates the berries perfectly, but you can use honey, agave syrup, or simple syrup instead. Adjust the amount based on your sweetness preference.
Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries.
- Freeze with rosé.
- Blend into slush.
- Serve immediately with garnish.
For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.
How To Prep Ahead
Take a look at our best prep-ahead strategies for this recipe:
- Macerate and Freeze Ahead: You can prep the strawberry and wine mixture the day before. Let the strawberries sit with sugar until juicy, then stir in the rosé and freeze the mixture in a shallow dish. This step can be done up to two days in advance.
- Blend When Ready to Serve: Right before serving, scoop the frozen mixture into a heavy-duty blender and blend until smooth and slushy. Serve immediately for the best texture.
What To Serve with Frosé Recipe
Appetizers and Boards
- We love pairing a chilled glass of Frosé with a Perfect Cheese Platter. The creamy, salty cheeses balance beautifully with the bright, fruity slush.
- It also goes great with light bites like crostini or fruit-forward Peach Caprese Salad for an elegant, easy-to-assemble spread.
Fresh Summer Mains
- Frosé is a natural match for quick-cooked summer proteins like 10-Minute Garlic Shrimp. The rich garlic flavor and tender shrimp balance perfectly with the strawberry-laced sip.
- It also goes great with Lemon Spinach Orzo Salad or Grilled Lemon Chicken for something fresh and filling.
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Frosé Recipe
One sip of this Frosé recipe and you'll get why Frosé has become all the rage. This Frozen Rosé Slushy is cool, refreshing, breezy, and fruity. It's a truly stunning summer drink.
Ingredients
- 16 oz ripe strawberries, roughly chopped
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 bottle Rosé wine, dry or semi-dry, darker the better
- Garnishes: sliced strawberries or mint sprigs
Instructions
- In a container, combine the strawberries with sugar. Stir to incorporate fully; let sit at room temp at least 30 minutes or until berries have emitted quite a bit of juice and are nicely macerated.
- In a 9×11 dish, combine the macerated strawberries with wine. Stir to combine. Place in freezer several hours or until frozen – overnight is fine.
- Scoop frozen mixture into heavy-duty blender; blend until it's the consistency of frozen slushy. Immediately divide into drinking glasses and serve immediately with desired garnish.
Notes
- Use the ripest, reddest strawberries you can find for the brightest flavor and most vibrant color in your frosé.
- Macerate the strawberries with sugar for at least 30 minutes. This draws out the juices and gives the drink a sweet, fruity base.
- Choose a dry or semi-dry rosé for a more balanced, refreshing slushy. A darker pink wine will give your frosé a deeper, more vibrant color.
- Freeze the strawberry and wine mixture in a wide, shallow dish like a 9×11 pan. This helps it freeze faster and makes it easier to scoop and blend.
- For the smoothest texture, use a heavy-duty blender. If the frozen mixture is too firm, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before blending.
- This recipe is part of our Drinks Recipes Collection.
- We love pairing a chilled glass of Frosé with a Perfect Cheese Platter.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of rosé should I use?
Choose a dry or semi-dry rosé wine for the best balance of flavor. A darker-hued rosé gives your frosé a more vibrant color, but any quality bottle you enjoy drinking will work well.
Why do I need to macerate the strawberries?
Letting the strawberries sit with sugar allows them to release their juices, creating a syrupy base that blends beautifully with the wine. This step enhances the fruit flavor in your frosé.
How long does the mixture need to freeze?
Freeze the mixture for at least several hours, or overnight for best results. It won’t freeze solid because of the alcohol, but it will firm up enough to blend into a perfect slushy.
Do I need a high-powered blender?
A heavy-duty blender works best for achieving that smooth, slushy texture. If your blender isn’t very strong, let the frozen mixture sit out for a couple of minutes to soften slightly before blending.
How long does the frosé recipe keep?
The unblended strawberry and wine mixture can be frozen for up to 1 week. Once blended, frosé is best served immediately for the perfect slushy consistency.
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