A FROSE’ IS THE PERFECT DRINK TO SIP BY THE POOL

The frozen rosé. Sweet. Crisp. Invigorating. There are few other drinks that quench the desire for something cool and refreshing on a hot summer day. Over the years, the frozen rosé or “frosé” has become my go-to whenever I host my friends and family outside on the patio or by the pool.  The recipe is quick and easy and the blended twist on summer’s favorite wine is sure to impress. For this recipe, you’ll need: 

• A bottle of your preferred rosé
• ½  cup sugar (or less if your wine is sweet) 
• ½ cup water (or less, depending on the amount of  sugar used)
• 8 ounces of fresh strawberries, as well as a 1 cup  of fresh strawberries, set aside
•  2 ½ ounces fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup of ice

Step 1: To start, pour your bottle of rosé wine into a glass pan. Freeze the wine until it is almost solid. This will take anywhere from 6-7 hours. 

 Step 2: Prepare the syrup by placing the strawberries and sugar in a medium-sized pot along with the boiling water. Once the sugar has dissolved, let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3: Meanwhile, extract the lemon juice. 

Step 4: Once your rosé is almost frozen and your syrup has sat for at least 3 hours, add 3 ½ ounces of the syrup to a blender along with your lemon juice, 1 cup of crushed ice, and 1 cup of fresh strawberries. Transfer blender jar to freezer and freeze until frosé is thickened, which should take approximately 25-35 minutes.  You’ll want to aim for a milkshake consistency. 

Step 5: Once thickened, remove the mixture from the freezer and blend again until slushy. Divide among glasses and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint (optional). 

I absolutely adore this drink and love that it’s something I can make up to one week in advance. This frosé is always a hit with friends and family.