Frosé (Frozen Rosé Drink)
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure.Nothing says summer quite like a Frozen Rose drink, or frose if you like. I make it in just 5 minutes with rose wine, frozen strawberries, and fresh lemon juice. This refreshing drink is perfect for pool days, backyard barbecues, and sunny afternoons with friends.
On those extra hot days, a frozen rose drink is what I make when a chilled glass of wine is not cool enough. Sweet frozen strawberries add a natural fruity flavor while the lemon juice balances every sip with a zesty finish. When I want something a little more sophisticated than boozy popsicles, I pour my frose in a fancy glass and enjoy it poolside. I highly recommend making a batch during the next stretch of warm weather.
During a summer get-together, I noticed that the ice in my friends’ glasses of rose and strawberry vodka spritzers kept melting and watering down their drinks. But my kids’ slushies were still deliciously frosty. The next time they came over, I blended up a batch of wine slushies complete with fun straws and little umbrellas. They stayed cool and tasted like a grown-up slushie.
👩🏽🍳 Why I Love This Recipe
While this may be a cocktail, I can rest easy knowing that I am using only wholesome ingredients without any additives. Frozen strawberries add sweetness along with vitamin C and antioxidants. The lemon juice also keeps the drink from becoming cloying, making it refreshing. As a health coach, I appreciate recipes that do not deprive you of the indulgent things in life, while also using natural ingredients.
Apart from how delicious it is, one of my favorite things about frose is how quickly I can make it. I add the rose, strawberries, lemon juice, and ice to the blender, blend until smooth, and serve. That is all it takes. It is perfect for spontaneous cocktails, which always leave a lasting impression.
A few years ago, we attended a neighborhood cookout, and while everyone else arrived with assembled platters of snacks, I showed up with my blender and a bag of ingredients. I got a few funny looks as I walked in, but I was confident that everyone would be lining up for a frose. And I was not wrong. It eventually got to the point where I was out of frozen strawberries, and neighbors were running home to raid their freezers for any kind of frozen berries. Now, when I show up at the cookouts with my blender in hand, everyone gets excited. I hope you try out this recipe this summer and share it with your family and friends.
🥘 Ingredients
I keep this frozen rose simple with just a handful of ingredients. This is what I use to create a refreshing, icy drink packed with flavor:
Rose wine: This is the heart of the recipe, so I select a wine that I already enjoy drinking on its own. A dry or semi-dry rose creates the most balanced flavor.
Frozen strawberries: I use these to create the thick icy texture without watering down the drink.
Fresh lemon juice: A squeeze of fresh lemon brightens the strawberries and balances the wine.
Ice: This makes the drink extra frosty while helping achieve that classic slushie consistency.
Sugar: Sugar is completely optional. I always taste the drink before adding a sweetener since some wines and strawberries are naturally sweeter. You could also use strawberry simple syrup instead of sugar.
🔪 How To Make
Summer days are not meant to be spent in the kitchen, which is why this frose recipe takes the simplest steps to complete. This is how I make it:
Add ingredients to the blender: I add the rose wine, frozen strawberries, lemon juice, ice, and optional sugar into the blender and blend until smooth. If necessary, I adjust the texture.
Pour and garnish: Then I pour the frose into my glasses, garnish with a fresh strawberry, and serve immediately.
💭 Expert Tips
My #1 Secret Tip for this frozen rose drink recipe is to use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones. They create a naturally thick icy texture without watering down the drink. Every glass stays smooth, crisp, and flavorful until the last sip.
Other Tips To Keep In Mind:
- Chill the wine: I like to refrigerate the rose for a few hours before blending. Starting with cold wine helps the frose stay frosty for longer.
- Taste first: Every bottle of rose is different, so I blend the drink before deciding if it needs sugar. A sweeter wine or ripe strawberries may not require additional sweetener at all.
- Add liquids first: If my blender struggles with frozen fruit, I add the liquids first, then gradually add the strawberries and ice as I blend. This creates a smooth consistency without overworking the blender.
- Serve immediately: Frose is best straight from the blender. If it sits too long, the ice starts melting, and the drink becomes thinner and separates.
- Use fresh lemon juice: I always use freshly squeezed lemon juice for a cleaner flavor, as bottled juice has a tendency to taste bitter and be overpowering.
📖 Variations
I love experimenting with different fruits throughout the summer, and these are the versions I make year after year:
Peach frose: I replace half the strawberries with 2 cups of frozen peach slices for a softer, sweeter flavor. Sometimes I make one batch with strawberries and another with peaches and layer the frose into a two-toned drink. My husband always reminds me to freeze peach slices when they are in season.
Tropical blend: I add 1/2 cup frozen pineapple and 1/2 cup frozen mango, along with 1 cup of strawberries, to the blender. These are so delicious, I make an alcohol free version for my kids.
Berry mix: I swap 1 cup of the strawberries for frozen raspberries or blackberries to create a slightly tangier drink with a richer color and berry flavor. If it is a bit too tart, I adjust it with blackberry simple syrup. This is my personal favorite, and I make this version every summer without fail.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
If you plan on making a frozen rose drink this summer, I recommend serving it outside with other fresh sides that complement the fruity flavors. I like doing a classic spread with pineapple salsa, a bowl of baked corn tortilla chips, and some healthy guacamole. You should never drink on an empty stomach, and these sides are ideal for grazing while you sip.
A few weeks ago, my husband and I decided to have an at-home date night, complete with sundowners on our porch. It was the hottest it had been in a while, and we settled on frose and appetizers for our dinner. I made vegan jalapeno poppers and vegan buffalo cauliflower wings with a side of crispy baked kale chips. The heat from the spices was offset by the coolness of our cocktails. And for dessert, we had another round of frose.
🧊 Storing And ♨️ Reheating
Refrigeration: I do not recommend refrigerating leftover froe since the ice melts and the slushy texture disappears quite quickly.
Freezing: If I have leftovers, I pour them into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Once frozen, I transfer the cubes to a freezer-safe container where they keep well for up to 2 months.
Reheating: When I am ready for another glass, I blend the frozen cubes with a splash of chilled rose until the mixture becomes smooth and slushy again. If needed, I add a few ice cubes to thicken the texture.
❓Recipe FAQs
Why does my frose taste watery instead of fruity?
A watery frose means there is too much ice compared to frozen fruit. I like letting the strawberries do most of the work since they add both flavor and thickness. If the drink tastes diluted, I blend in a few more frozen strawberries or frozen cubes of pure strawberry juice instead of extra ice.
How can I make my frose smoother?
A high-speed blender makes the biggest difference here, but I also avoid adding all of the frozen ingredients in at once. If you are working with a less powerful blender, I recommend slicing the strawberries and freezing them in a flat layer. This makes them easier to blend than frozen whole strawberries, which your blades may not handle very well.
Why does my frose taste too tart?
Some rose wines are naturally drier than others, and the sweetness of the strawberries can vary throughout the year. Cold temperatures can also dull your taste receptors, making extra cold wine taste less sweet than it would have at room temperature. Before adding sugar, I taste the drink to see what it needs. Sometimes blending in a few extra strawberries creates a perfect balance without needing any sugar.
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Frosé (Frozen Rosé Drink)
Nothing says summer quite like a Frozen Rose drink, or frose if you like. Made in just 5 minutes with rose wine, frozen strawberries, and fresh lemon juice, this refreshing drink is perfect for pool days, backyard barbecues, and sunny afternoons with friends.
Servings: 4
Calories: 212kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bottle rose wine , 750 ml (3.12 cups)
- 24 ounces frozen strawberries , just under 2 cups
- 2 cups ice
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar , optional (try first)
Equipment
Instructions
- Put everything into a blender and blend until frosty.
- Serve in your favorite glasses!
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this frozen rose drink recipe is to use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones. They create a naturally thick icy texture without watering down the drink. Every glass stays smooth, crisp, and flavorful until the last sip.
- Chill the wine: I like to refrigerate the rose for a few hours before blending. Starting with cold wine helps the frose stay frosty for longer.
- Taste first: Every bottle of rose is different, so I blend the drink before deciding if it needs sugar. A sweeter wine or ripe strawberries may not require additional sweetener at all.
- Add liquids first: If my blender struggles with frozen fruit, I add the liquids first, then gradually add the strawberries and ice as I blend. This creates a smooth consistency without overworking the blender.
- Serve immediately: Frose is best straight from the blender. If it sits too long, the ice starts melting, and the drink becomes thinner and separates.
- Use fresh lemon juice: I always use freshly squeezed lemon juice for a cleaner flavor, as bottled juice has a tendency to taste bitter and be overpowering.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 106mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
