This frose recipe is the ultimate frozen cocktail for hot summer days. It takes just 4 ingredients and a blender to make the most refreshing blush-pink slushy you have ever sipped.
If you have never tried frozen rose before, you are seriously missing out. It is insanely good.
Frose blew up a few summers ago and honestly, it has never gone away. Every rooftop bar and brunch spot has some version on the menu.
But here is the thing. You do not need to go out and spend $15 a glass when you can make an entire pitcher at home for the price of one bottle of rose.
What Is Frose?
Frose (short for frozen rose) is basically a wine slushy. You freeze rose wine, then blend it with a little sugar and fruit until it turns into a gorgeous pink frozen drink.
Think of it as the grown-up version of a slushie. Way better than anything from a gas station machine.
The texture is what makes it so addictive. It is icy and smooth at the same time, almost like a super light sorbet that you drink through a straw.
Why This Recipe Works
Only 4 ingredients. Rose wine, frozen strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. That is literally it.
No fancy equipment needed. If you have a blender and a baking sheet, you can make this.
Ready in minutes. The only waiting is for the wine to freeze. After that, blending takes about 60 seconds.
Perfectly balanced. The strawberries add natural sweetness and that gorgeous deep pink color, while the lemon juice keeps everything bright and not too sweet.
Ingredients You Will Need
Rose wine – Use a dry or off-dry bottle. Nothing too expensive since you are freezing it. A nice Provence-style rose works great.
Frozen strawberries – These add sweetness, color, and help thicken the slushy texture. No need to thaw them first.
Granulated sugar – Just a couple tablespoons to balance the tartness. You can adjust to taste.
Fresh lemon juice – A squeeze of lemon keeps the flavor bright and prevents the frose from tasting flat.
How to Make Frose
Freeze the wine. Pour the entire bottle of rose into a shallow baking dish or sheet pan. Place it in the freezer for about 4 to 6 hours, stirring with a fork every hour or so. The wine will not freeze completely solid because of the alcohol, but it should be slushy and icy.
Blend it up. Scoop the frozen wine into a blender. Add the frozen strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Blend on high until smooth and slushy.
Taste and adjust. Give it a quick taste. Add more sugar if you like it sweeter or more lemon if you want extra tang.
Serve immediately. Pour into wine glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries and mint. This melts fast so drink up!
Tips for the Best Frose
Use a shallow pan for freezing. The more surface area the wine has, the faster and more evenly it will freeze. A 9×13 baking dish works perfectly.
Do not skip stirring. Stirring the wine every hour breaks up the ice crystals and gives you that perfect slushy texture instead of one solid block.
Chill your glasses. Pop your wine glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving. This keeps the frose from melting too quickly.
Pick the right rose. A dry Provence-style rose gives the best results. Avoid anything too sweet or too tannic. Look for something light and fruity.
Variations to Try
Peach frose. Swap the strawberries for frozen peach slices. Absolutely delicious and gives it a beautiful golden-pink color.
Mango frose. Use frozen mango chunks for a tropical twist. Add a tiny pinch of chili powder on the rim if you are feeling fancy.
Berry frose. Mix frozen raspberries and blueberries with the strawberries for a deeper berry flavor and a gorgeous purple-pink hue.
Boozy frose. Add a splash of vodka or elderflower liqueur before blending. This makes it a little stronger and adds a fun flavor dimension.
How to Store Leftover Frose
Pour any leftover frose into a freezer-safe container and freeze it. When you are ready for round two, let it sit on the counter for about 10 minutes, then give it a quick blend to get that slushy texture back.
It keeps well in the freezer for up to a week, but honestly it rarely lasts that long.
Frose (Frozen Rose)
Ingredients
- 1 bottle rose wine 750ml, dry or off-dry
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Pour the entire bottle of rose wine into a shallow baking dish or 9x13 sheet pan.
- Place the pan in the freezer for 4 to 6 hours, stirring with a fork every hour to break up the ice crystals. The wine should become slushy and icy but will not freeze completely solid.
- Scoop the frozen wine into a blender. Add the frozen strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Blend on high until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 60 seconds. Scrape down the sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired, or more lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Pour into wine glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries and mint. Serve immediately as frose melts quickly.
Notes
Final Thoughts
This frose recipe is hands down one of the easiest and most impressive summer cocktails you can make. Four ingredients, one blender, and about five minutes of actual work.
Whether you are hosting a backyard party, having a girls’ night in, or just treating yourself on a hot afternoon, frose is always the right call.
Make a batch this weekend. You will thank me later.
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