The Best Frosé Recipe
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Frosé or frozé? Call it whatever you want, but you’ll want to add this three-step recipe to your summer rotation ASAP. Rosé wine is the super-versatile product of what happens when red grapes touch the wine for a short period of time. Known for being flowery, citrusy rosé is best served chilled. This particular blended cocktail combines rosé, vermouth and frozen strawberries, which add just the right amount of sweetness without watering down the drink. I discovered this drink back in 2016 when I kept seeing snaps of my friends at Bar Primi in New York City with glasses of this refreshing cocktail. If you’re looking for more boozy drinks that are perfect for summer, try my pineapple ginger smash or this frozen mango margarita next.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Refreshing and fruity – Frozen strawberries and rosé create the perfect light and icy summer cocktail.
- Easy to make – This frosé comes together quickly in the blender with minimal prep.
- Perfect for entertaining – The recipe is easy to scale for parties, brunches, or backyard gatherings.
Ingredients in This Recipe
- Rosé wine — I always look for a dry rosé to use in this recipe. The natural sugars from the strawberries will sweeten the cocktail slightly. Look for a mid-range wine – since it will be blended with other ingredients it’s not worth it to spend a lot on a nicer bottle.
- Strawberries — I use frozen strawberries in this recipe so less ice needs to be added to create a slushy consistency. This helps to keep from watering down the drink. 3/4 cup fresh strawberry purée can be substituted if needed. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired
- Vermouth — Vermouth is a dry fortified wine made with aromatics and botanicals (often used to make martinis). In frosé it enhances the flavors of the wine and strawberries.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Pro Tip
Freeze the rosé in ice cube trays ahead of time so the cocktail stays thick and slushy without becoming watered down.
Swaps and Substitutions
- Rosé wine: Use a dry rosé for a less sweet cocktail or sparkling rosé for extra bubbles.
- Strawberries: Swap with frozen peaches, raspberries, or watermelon for different fruit flavors.
- Lemon juice: Use lime juice for a brighter citrus flavor.
- Simple syrup: Substitute honey syrup or agave syrup if preferred.
- Make it stronger: Add vodka for a boozier frozen cocktail.
How to Make the Best Frosé (Step-by-Step)
Add the rosé, vermouth, frozen strawberries and ice in a blender.
Puree until the mixture is the consistency of a slushie. Add an additional cup of ice if needed.
Divide the mixture among glasses and top with a fresh strawberry. Serve immediately.
How to Serve Frosé
- For brunch: Serve with pastries, fruit salad, or avocado toast.
- At parties: Blend a large batch and keep it chilled in the freezer until ready to serve.
- With appetizers: Pair with cheese boards, shrimp cocktail, or light summer snacks.
- For garnish: Top with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, or mint sprigs.
How to Store Frosé
- Freeze leftovers: Store leftover frosé in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 week.
- Re-blend before serving: Blend again briefly if the mixture freezes solid.
- Store ingredients separately: Keep garnishes and fresh fruit separate until serving.
- Avoid refrigerating: The cocktail will melt and lose its frozen texture in the refrigerator.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Dry rosé works best for frosé because it balances the sweetness of the fruit and syrup without becoming overly sugary.
Yes. Freeze the blended mixture ahead of time and re-blend before serving for the best slushy texture.
Using frozen fruit and frozen rosé cubes helps keep the cocktail thick and icy without diluting the flavor.
Yes. You can substitute peaches, watermelon, raspberries, or other frozen fruit for a different flavor variation.
Other Recipes to Try
If you blasted The Chainsmokers while enjoying a glass of frosé, give the following cocktail recipes a try:
Tried it? Loved it? Tweaked it? Leave a review below and tell me how it went – I’m all ears (and always hungry).
The Best Frosé Recipe
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Ingredients:
- ½ (750 ml) bottle dry rosé wine, chilled
- 2 ounces dry vermouth
- 2 cups frozen whole strawberries
- 2 cups ice
- Sliced strawberries, for garnish
Instructions:
- Add the rosé, vermouth, frozen strawberries and ice in a blender. Puree until the mixture is the consistency of a slushie. Add an additional cup of ice if needed.
- Divide the mixture among glasses and top with a fresh strawberry. Serve immediately.
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It has been crazy hot in Portland so I decided to try these out instead of pouring my standard glass of rosé. They were PERFECT. I loved that they weren’t too sweet and were totally refreshing. Plus it made my bottle of rosé go further when mixed with ice. Can’t say we didn’t make four batches though. This is now my go-to drink for a hot day!
Thanks Ali! So glad that you enjoyed it!