Lemonade Frosé

A cold drink that feels sunny, refreshing, and just a little elevated? Yes, please. Lemonade Frosé is the kind of easy frozen cocktail that instantly feels like summer in a glass. It is bright, citrusy, lightly sweet, and perfectly icy with a smooth rosé finish. Even better, it feels fancy without requiring much effort.

This frozen lemonade rosé comes together quickly with just a few ingredients and tastes like something you would order at a beautiful outdoor brunch. Fresh lemon juice keeps it bright, while frozen fruit adds texture and a soft blush color. It is refreshing enough for warm afternoons, backyard dinners, brunch, or simply when you want something that feels a little extra special.

Fun fact: “Frosé” became popular after frozen rosé cocktails started showing up at wine bars and summer cafés—and honestly, we understand why.

Recipe Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 bottle (750 ml) chilled dry rosé wine
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed slightly
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1–2 tbsp honey or simple syrup, optional (depending on sweetness preference)
2 to 2 1/2 cups ice
Lemon slices, for garnish
Fresh edible flowers or frozen strawberries, optional garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Freeze the rosé:
Pour the rosé wine into a shallow baking dish and freeze for about 5–6 hours, stirring once halfway through if possible, until thick and slushy. Do not freeze completely solid.

2. Blend the frosé:
Add the slushy rosé, frozen strawberries, lemonade concentrate, fresh lemon juice, and 2 cup ice to a blender. Blend until smooth and frosty.

3. Adjust the texture:
If the mixture feels too thin, add a little more ice and blend again. Taste and add honey or simple syrup only if needed, depending on your rosé and lemonade sweetness.

4. Serve and garnish:
Pour immediately into chilled glasses. Garnish with a thin lemon slice and optional edible flowers or strawberries for a fresh, beautiful finish.

Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe

• Freeze the rosé until slushy, not rock solid: This makes blending much easier and creates that smooth, frozen texture without watering down the drink.
• Use a dry rosé for the best balance: Since lemonade adds sweetness, a crisp dry rosé keeps the flavor refreshing instead of overly sugary.
• Chill your glasses first: A quick 10–15 minutes in the freezer helps your Lemonade Frosé stay icy longer and feel extra refreshing on warm days.