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Refreshing Watermelon Frosé Recipe (Easy Summer Cocktail)

Refreshing Watermelon Frosé Recipe

A frosty summer cocktail made by blending frozen watermelon with chilled rosé, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sweetener. This recipe makes four thick, refreshing drinks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Watermelon Frosé
  • 4 cups Seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 750-ml bottle Dry or semi-dry rosé, well chilled
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons, adjusted to taste Simple syrup, agave nectar, or sugar
  • 1-2 cups, as needed Ice
Garnishes
  • As needed Lime wedges or small watermelon pieces
  • Optional Fresh mint leaves
Simple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Water

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Spread the 1-inch watermelon cubes on a parchment-lined tray in a single layer. Freeze until completely solid, at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
  2. If making simple syrup, warm 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan just until the sugar dissolves. Cool the syrup completely before blending.
  3. Add the frozen watermelon, chilled rosé, lime juice, and simple syrup or agave to a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth and slushy, adding ice gradually if the mixture is too thin or not cold enough.
  4. Taste the frosé and adjust the balance with more lime juice for acidity or more sweetener if needed. Pour immediately into chilled glasses and garnish with lime wedges, watermelon pieces, or mint.

Notes

Freeze watermelon in a single layer so the cubes remain easy to blend. Dry rosé works especially well because the fruit and sweetener add plenty of sweetness. For an extra-thick drink, freeze some or all of the rosé in a shallow container until semi-frozen before blending. Serve immediately for the best slushy texture.