Frozen Wine Slushie Recipe
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I love mixing up the flavors to make it different every time. All you need is different kinds of frozen fruit and different wine!
I have always loved frosé, so I decided to mix it up with other frozen wine drinks. These wine slushies came out perfect, especially when I mixed the flavors!
Wine Slushie Ingredients
Much like my wine popsicles, this Summer’s poolside libations are next level and so simple! You can technically make these homemade wine slushies with only 2 ingredients, but here is what I recommend to up the flavor:
- Frozen fruit
- Wine of choice
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
How To Make Wine Slushies at Home
Making these frozen wine drinks is just too easy! Here’s what to do:
- Blend.
- Layer if making multiple flavors.
- Enjoy!
Flavor suggestions
One of the many great things about these wine slushies is how versatile they are! You really can’t go wrong with any combination of flavors.
Any wine will work, I like to use sauvignon blanc. White wines will go well with any fruit. Whereas red wines pair better with berries. No matter the varietal, I like to look for healthier wines when I can!
Here are some ideas for what frozen fruit you can use:
- Peaches
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Mangos
- Pineapples
Serve with a few whole pieces of fruit on top as a pretty garnish!
Preparation Tips
For the best wine slushies ever, follow these suggestions:
- Make your slushie more tart by adding lemon juice.
- For a sweeter slushie, add sugar.
- You can make each flavor separate and layer them as I have. Or, simply mix it all together!
- Prep in advance! Make extra and freeze in ice cube trays. Then you can let them defrost a little, blend, and enjoy! (You may need to add a little more liquid to recapture the smooth consistency.)
- Pack in a boozy punch! Take a page out of sangria’s book and add a shot of brandy, schnapps, or vodka.
Common Questions
How do you make wine slushies without a blender?
You can quickly freeze any liquid into slushy form by sealing it into a quart sized zip top bag. Then place that bag in a gallon sized zip top bag filled with ice and salt. Shake until frozen!
These slushies however use frozen fruit which won’t break down in the plastic bag method. A food processor can work in place of a blender to blend them up. If you don’t have either, try using fresh fruits juice instead.
How do you thaw frozen wine?
Let the frozen wine thaw in your refrigerator until it returns to liquid form.
Can you freeze wine into ice cubes?
Yes you can! Just pour your wine into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Then, transfer the wine ice cubes into an airtight freezer safe container.
How do you make a slushie?
Slushies are made by blending ice and liquid. This recipe uses frozen fruit in place of ice cubes, and wine for the liquid.
Frozen Wine Slushie Recipe
When a cold glass of wine is not enough to cool me down on a hot day, I make frozen wine slushies. In just 10 minutes, I have turned frozen fruit, my favorite wine, and a squeeze of fresh lemon into a refreshing and frosty drink.
Servings: 3
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen fruit of choice
- 1 ½ cups wine of choice , I used a sauvignon blanc
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice , optional for added tartness
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar , optional for added sweetness
Equipment
Instructions
- Put everything into a blender and blend until frosty.
- Serve in your favorite glasses!
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this frozen wine slushie recipe is to use frozen fruit and never use ice cubes. Frozen fruit gives the classic slushie texture and concentrated fruit flavor without watering down the wine. A traditional ice-based slushie will melt a lot sooner and dilute all the flavors.
- Taste before serving: Different fruits and wines vary in sweetness and acidity, so I always taste the finished slushie before pouring it into glasses.
- Start with cold wine: Chilled wine blends faster and helps the slushie reach the perfect icy consistency without overworking the blender.
- Blend in stages: If I am working with a blender that struggles with frozen fruit, I pulse it a few times first before blending continuously. This helps everything break down more consistently.
- Add liquids first: I pour the wine into the blender before adding the fruit, as this creates a base for everything to blend more easily.
- Scrape down: Stopping and scraping down the side of the blender is how I ensure a smooth slushie without any chunks of frozen fruit.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
