Refreshing Watermelon Frosé Slushies
A bright, refreshing watermelon and rosé slushie perfect for large crowds, combining fruity sweetness with a subtle wine tang for a cool summer treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon, frozen
- 1 bottle (750 ml) chilled rosé wine (dry or semi-dry, e.g., Whispering Angel or Miraval)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams), adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Sparkling water (optional, splash per serving for fizz)
Instructions
- Freeze watermelon cubes (1-inch) in a single layer for at least 4 hours.
- Optional: Prepare simple syrup by dissolving 1/4 cup sugar in 1/4 cup water over medium heat; cool before use.
- In a high-speed blender, combine frozen watermelon cubes, chilled rosé, fresh lemon juice, and sugar or simple syrup. Add ice cubes.
- Blend on high until smooth but still slushy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more lemon juice or rosé if needed; blend briefly again.
- Serve immediately in wide glasses, garnished with mint or watermelon wedges. Add a splash of sparkling water for fizz if desired.
- For large batches, blend in smaller portions and mix in a large pitcher; keep chilled and stir before serving.
Notes
Freeze watermelon in cubes for smoother texture. Use simple syrup to avoid graininess. Avoid over-blending to prevent watery slush. Add sparkling water last for fizz. For non-alcoholic version, substitute rosé with pink lemonade or white grape juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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