Watermelon Frosé

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Elizabeth Van Lierde, the blogger-turned-cookbook author behind the College Housewife, enjoys serving this simple refresher to guests during the summer months. “I can’t think of a better way to start your summer sips than with a refreshing glass of watermelon frosè,” Van Lierde says. “This tasty frozen cocktail is made with simple ingredients like frozen watermelon chunks, fresh lemon juice, vodka, agave nectar and a bottle of your favorite rosè. If you love a fancy poolside cocktail when you’re on vacation, this is a must make for your next pool day.”

The key to making this drink, according to Van Lierde, is to freeze the wine along with the watermelon chunks the night before. “It won’t freeze solid but just enough to leave you that slushy texture that you know and love in a glass of frosè,” she explains. Although watermelon is a popular choice for this summertime treat, Van Lierde also notes that you can swap in your favorite frozen fruit as well. Check out more of Van Lierde’s easy recipes in her new book Everyday Entertaining.

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle (750 ml) rosè wine
  • 4 cups (1 lb./500 g) frozen watermelon chunks
  • 3/4 cup (6 fl. oz./180 ml) vodka
  • 1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml) agave nectar or simple syrup
  • Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Directions:

Pour the rosè into ice cube trays and freeze for at least 6 hours. The cubes won’t freeze solid due to the alcohol content but will be frozen and slushy. This will help keep your drink from melting faster.

Freeze the watermelon chunks on a sheet pan for 2 hours with space between the chunks. Transfer to a zip-top bag or freezer-safe container. You can do this ahead of time.

Place the frozen rosè chunks, frozen watermelon chunks, vodka, lemon juice and agave nectar into a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is creamy and pourable. Pour into glasses and garnish with a watermelon chunk and fresh mint sprig.

Makes 4 to 6 drinks.

Elizabeth Van Lierde

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