It's late afternoon in the heat of August. A bead of sweat runs down your back. You need a cold, refreshing drink to re-energize and quench your thirst. Look no further than a wine slushy. This icy blend of wine and frozen fruit is a frothy delight that's packed full of flavor.
What Is a Wine Slushy?
A slushy at its best, a wine slushy is a boozy blend of wine, frozen fruit, and ice. To get that perfect slushy consistency, you'll need a good blender to bring it all together. The style of wine and fruit is up to you, so get creative! There are a few extra-delicious combinations to start off with. The bump of fruit flavor mimics the notes of the varietal, resulting in a light wine cocktail that packs a punch.
| Wine | Fruit |
| pinot gris | cantaloupe |
| albariño | peach |
| sauvignon blanc | pineapple |
| grenache rosé | watermelon |
| carignan rosé | raspberry |
| gamay | cherry |
| pinot noir | strawberry |
White Wine Slushy Recipe
Cold white wine is already a great hot weather go to when happy hour rolls around. Taking it one step further and making a white wine slushy will really cool you down. This serves two and can easily be doubled for a bigger batch.
Ingredients
- ½ bottle of albariño
- 1 cups of frozen peaches
- A small handful of ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust wine or fruit to your liking.
- Pour into a glass of choice and garnish with more frozen or fresh peaches.
Rosé Slushy Recipe
If there is one thing people associate rosé with, it's summer. The light, chilled wine is typically packed full of fruit. In a wine slushy cocktail, rosé is the perfect match for a cup of frozen fruit. Give it a whirl in the blender, and you'll want to sip on it all afternoon. This serves two and can easily be doubled for a bigger batch.
Ingredients
- ½ bottle of grenache rosé
- 1 cup of frozen watermelon
- A small handful of ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust wine or fruit to your liking.
- Pour into a glass of choice and garnish with big wedges of watermelon and a sprig of fresh mint.
Red Wine Slushy Recipe
Think red wine isn't for summer? Think again. A chillable red or a red wine slushy is the perfect boozy treat to cool down by the pool. Go for fruit-driven red wines with low tannins and blend them withered or purple fruits to really make the drink pop. This serves two and can easily be doubled for a bigger batch.
Ingredients
- ½ bottle of pinot noir
- 1 cup of frozen strawberry
- A small handful of ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust wine or fruit to your liking.
- Pour into a glass of choice and garnish with fresh strawberries
Making It Extra
These baseline wine slushies can be dressed up as little or as much as you like. If you want more acidity, add a few tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice. If you want your icy cocktail on the sweeter side, add a few ounces of simple syrup. You can even take it further into the cocktail realm by adding a splash of liquor. Play on the flavors in the wine, and you can't go wrong. Go all in with the garnishes if you like. Who doesn't want to receive a colorful drink mounded with fresh and frozen fruit on a scorching hot day?
An Icy Fruit-Forward Cocktail for the Heat
An icy wine slushy is the perfect thing to sip when you want a day-drinking cocktail that will leave you feeling more refreshed than tipsy. Packed full of fruit, this frosty drink is easy to make and even easier to drink. It's one for the sun.
