Pioneer Woman Best Frose

Pioneer Woman best frose takes 6 hours 5 minutes and dry rosé, fresh strawberries and lemon juice to make a frozen, slushy summer cocktail. It's an easy frozen rosé slushie for cookouts, bridal showers, brunch or Fourth of July parties, and it's make-ahead friendly.

Freeze the rosé in a 13-by-9-inch baking pan for at least 6 hours, because alcohol freezes slower than water. Pull it early and you'll blend a thin, soupy drink instead of a thick slushie.

Macerating the strawberries with sugar and lemon juice for 30 minutes, then straining out the seeds, gives you a smooth, bright puree. Spreading the wine in a shallow pan also freezes it faster and more evenly than leaving it in the bottle.

Pioneer Woman Best Frose

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Course: BeverageCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

212

kcal

Frozen rosé and a sweet strawberry puree blend into a thick, icy slush that pours smooth and stays cold in the glass. The strained puree keeps seeds out, so every sip is silky and bright.

Ingredients

• 1 (750-mL) bottle dry rosé
  

• 1/2 lb. strawberries
  

• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
  

• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  

Directions

• Freeze the rosé: Pour the 750-mL bottle of dry rosé into a 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Freeze it until almost solid, at least 6 hours.
• Macerate the strawberries: Hull and quarter 1/2 lb. strawberries, then place them in a large bowl with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Stir well and let it sit, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Puree and strain: Blend the strawberry mixture in a blender until pureed. Then strain it through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds.
• Chill the puree: Place the strained puree in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. That keeps it cold so the drink stays frosty.
• Blend the frosé: Add the strained strawberry mixture to the blender, then scrape in the frozen rosé. Blend until it turns into a thick slush.
• Pour and serve: Pour the frosé into glasses right away. It melts fast, so serve it immediately.

Tools for this recipe

• Vitamix E310 blender, Cuisinart fine mesh strainer set, Pyrex 3-piece glass mixing bowl set. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh?

Yes, thawed frozen strawberries work fine, especially out of season. Taste the puree before you blend, since frozen berries can be a little less sweet and may need a bit more sugar.

How long can I keep leftover frosé?

It's best the minute it's blended, because it melts and separates quickly. If you have extra, pour it into a freezer-safe container and re-blend it later, though the texture won't be quite as good.

What if I don't have a 13-by-9-inch pan?

Any shallow, freezer-safe dish works, as long as the wine spreads out in a thin layer. A thinner layer freezes faster and scrapes into the blender more easily.

Can I make this without alcohol?

You can swap the rosé for a sparkling or still grape juice and freeze it the same way. It will freeze faster since there's no alcohol, so check it after a few hours.

What's the most common mistake when making frosé?

Pulling the wine out of the freezer too soon is the big one. If it's not almost solid, the drink blends up thin and runny instead of slushy.