Frosé cocktail recipe

If you love rosé, this cold, refreshing, wine-based slushie is going to be a big hit. Official records – AKA the internet – have Frosé as being invented in 2016 at New York City's Bar Primi, who posted a photo to social media that then went viral. And what’s not to love? With refreshing berry flavours and an ice-cold touch of sweetness, Frosé ticks all the boxes when it comes to a fun-filled summer cocktail.

If you’ve already written off this cocktail because you’re not a fan of rosé, well, let us persuade you otherwise. Odds are you’re just drinking the wrong kind of rosé – after all, it spans the full range of flavours and sweetness levels, from the richer styles that were popular in the ’80s to the pale, perfumed and super-dry rosé pioneered in the Provence region of France. These styles are perfect for frosé because they bring more than enough fruity flavour – think fresh strawberries and raspberries – without dumping loads of sugar into the slushie. And the best part of creating your own Frosé is that you have full control over what wine is used. 

Ready to make up a batch of Frosé, but not particularly keen on the alcohol? That's perfectly fine – you can easily make this a non-alcoholic recipe by using an alcohol-free rosé and leaving vodka out. Depending on the sweetness of the wine, and because there isn't a huge range of non-alcoholic rosé, you may wish to lower the amount of sugar syrup so your Frosé isn't overly sweet.

You can also experiment by throwing different fruit in the mix, like raspberries or even watermelon. These will add more colour and extra flavour, but once again, you may have to play with the ratios of vodka and rosé to ensure you get a good balance of fruit flavours and other elements.

The other great thing about this drink is that, like other blender cocktails, it’s easy to mix up in larger quantities and pour out for a party, so this is an excellent recipe to keep up your sleeve for the next time a bunch of friends come over.