Frozen rose is everywhere now, and most versions are too sweet or too watered down. This one gets it right. Two cups of frozen strawberries, a bottle of chilled rose wine, two tablespoons of lemon juice, one tablespoon of honey, and fresh basil leaves. All of it blended until smooth. Poured and served immediately.
The basil is not a garnish here. It goes into the blender with everything else and becomes part of the drink. You taste it as a peppery, herbal note underneath the cold strawberry and wine. The lemon juice and honey balance the sweetness depending on your rose. A drier wine needs more honey. A sweeter one needs more lemon. This is the drink we reach for the second the strawberries hit their peak.
Tips for Making Frozen Strawberry Basil Rose
Use a well-chilled rose
The wine should be cold from the fridge, not room temperature. Cold rose blends smoother with the frozen strawberries and stays slushy longer in the glass.
A dry or off-dry rose works best. Very sweet roses make the drink cloying. You want the wine’s acidity to come through.
Blend until completely smooth
The basil leaves should disappear into the mixture. No green flecks, no chunks of strawberry. Blend for at least thirty seconds, longer if your blender struggles with frozen fruit.
If the mixture is too thick, add a small amount of rose wine. Do not add water or ice, it dilutes the flavour.
Frozen Strawberry Basil Rosé
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Description
Also known as frosé, this frozen strawberry basil rosé is a perfect cocktail to sip on warm days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 bottle chilled rosé wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Combine frozen strawberries, lemon juice, honey, and basil leaves in a blender.
- Pour in chilled rosé wine.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
The sweetness of the frosé will depend on the sweetness of your rosé wine. If it’s too boozy, add more ice or frozen strawberries. For a July 4th twist, add blueberries. This drink is perfect for brunches, summer BBQs, or any warm day celebration.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of rose wine?
A dry Provence rose or any rose you would drink on its own. Avoid cooking wine or very cheap bottles, you taste the wine quality in a frozen drink.
Can I make this ahead?
No. It starts melting immediately after blending. Make it, pour it, drink it. If it melts, re-blend briefly to restore the slushy texture.
Can I skip the basil?
You can, but the basil is what makes this version different from every other frozen rose recipe. Without it, you have a strawberry rose slushy. With it, you have something more interesting.
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