Refreshing Watermelon Mint Frosé with Fresh Lime
A quick and easy summer drink combining sweet watermelon, fresh mint, zesty lime, and chilled rosé wine for a refreshing frozen cocktail perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed and chilled (seedless preferred)
- 1 bottle (750 ml) rosé wine, chilled
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, gently bruised
- Juice of 2 medium limes (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (optional, adjust based on watermelon sweetness)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Splash of club soda (optional, for fizz)
Instructions
- Cube about 4 cups of chilled watermelon, removing seeds if necessary.
- Add watermelon cubes, chilled rosé wine, fresh mint leaves, fresh lime juice, and optional simple syrup into a high-speed blender.
- Pulse the mixture until smooth but slightly textured, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add 2 cups of ice cubes and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until thick and frosty.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more simple syrup or lime juice as needed.
- For thicker texture, pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Serve in chilled glasses garnished with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel.
Notes
Use ripe watermelon for best sweetness. Chill all ingredients well before blending. Pulse blender to avoid over-blending and watery texture. Adjust sweetness after blending to balance flavors. Freeze in batches for quicker blending. For non-alcoholic version, substitute rosé with sparkling water or iced tea. Mint can be replaced with basil or cilantro for different herbal notes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz (240 ml) per se
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 17.5
- Fiber: 0.5
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