Blend your favorite white wine with seasonal fruits to create a refreshing frozen wine slushie. Serve chilled for a delightful summer treat that's both easy and elegant.

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Ingredients
Substitutions and Additions
How to Make
How to Serve
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Wine FAQ
Simple Syrup FAQ
Storage FAQ
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Brimming with luscious, seasonal fruit and your preferred wine, this delightful frozen wine slushie recipe is the perfect adult summer treat. They're wonderfully refreshing, look stunning in wine glasses, and are ideal for staying cool during those hot summer days.

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Frozen wine slushies are the ultimate summer refreshment, blending your favorite wines with seasonal fruits. They're perfect for cooling down on hot days, offering a delicious twist to traditional cocktails.

These slushies are not only easy to make but also visually appealing, making them a hit at any gathering. Serve them in stylish glasses to elevate your next barbecue or pool party, ensuring your guests are both impressed and refreshed.

Ingredients

What you'll need to make this wine slush:

Slushie Ingredients

1 (750 milliliters) bottle of sweet white wine (Riesling or Moscato), divided into 1 cup portions and chilled
2 cups of frozen strawberries
2 cups of ice cubes, divided in half
2 cups of frozen pineapple
Fresh strawberry or pineapple slice for garnish, optional

Simple Syrup Ingredients

½ cup of granulated sugar
½ cup of water

Pro Tip

If you've got fresh, in-season fruit that you're eager to use, simply rinse and peel your fruit, chop it into 1-inch pieces, and arrange it in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Then, pop it into your freezer for about 2 hours.

Once the fruit is frozen, transfer it into a freezer-safe ziplock bag. You can store this prepped fruit in your freezer for up to three months, ensuring it's ready to use whenever you need it.

Substitutions and Additions

These easy substitutions and additions can easily be swapped out while still maintaining the deliciousness of these wine slushies!

FRUIT: Craft your perfect fruit-flavored white wine slushie using any fruit you like. Simply swap out strawberries and pineapple for your preferred frozen fruits, and follow the same ingredients and instructions as provided.

We highly recommend choosing fruits such as berries, stone fruits like peaches, mangos, and cherries (ensure they are pitted and peeled), or pineapple chunks, as they blend beautifully. Some tantalizing fruit combinations to try include raspberry/peach, mixed berry/mango, and blackberry/strawberry.

ICE CUBES: For an extra flavor boost, freeze orange juice (or any juice of your choice) in ice cube trays and use these instead of regular ice cubes.

How to Make

Once you've whipped up a batch of simple syrup, simply toss all the ingredients into a blender to mix up these delightful summery drinks.

Pro Tip

If you're hosting guests, feel free to offer a variety of fruit flavor options, allowing your party guests to mix and match to create their own favorite fruit combinations.

FIRST STEP: Make the simple syrup by heating ½ cup water in a microwave-safe bowl (a glass measuring cup with a spout works great) for 1 minute. Remove the bowl from the microwave and add ½ cup of sugar and stir to dissolve the sugar. Set aside and allow to cool while you gather your remaining ingredients.

Pro Tip

If you opt for a drier white wine, such as a Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, consider increasing the simple syrup to ½ cup for each flavor blend. This adjustment essentially means doubling your simple syrup recipe to perfectly balance the flavors.

SECOND STEP: In the container of your blender, add 1 cup chilled white wine, 2 cups frozen strawberries, 1 cup ice, and ¼ cup simple syrup.

THIRD STEP: Blend on high (or the smoothie setting if you have it on your blender) for 2 minutes or until smooth, and no chunks of fruit or ice remain.

FOURTH STEP: Pour your slushie into a pitcher, or large glass jar, rinse out your blender container, and repeat with your second fruit flavor. Combine the frozen pineapple, wine, ice, and simple syrup until smooth.

FIFTH STEP: In the bottom half of a wine glass, spoon ½ cup of your strawberry slushie, then top that by spooning ½ cup of pineapple slushie on top. You can garnish your glass with a piece of fresh pineapple and a fresh strawberry.

Pro Tip

If you find yourself with leftover wine after preparing the two slushie flavors, you have options. You can either use it to create an additional fruity flavor or save it for another time.

Elevate your cocktail experience with these incredible pineapple and strawberry wine slushies. Destined to become your go-to summer cocktail, they're an excellent method to blend your favorite white wine with the delightful fruits available during the season.

Grab a bottle of wine today and start crafting these delicious drinks!

How to Serve

Craft this refreshing berry wine slushie recipe for your next party or barbecue on a sweltering summer day. It's sure to keep you cool, and your guests will absolutely adore it.

Prepare a batch of these grown-up slushies for a girls' night or relax at the day’s end with this ideal cocktail.

Enhance your party menu with some of our irresistible party snacks like cucumber sandwiches, dill pickle cheese ball, and crab rangoon dip if you're hosting.

Include some of our delightful non-alcoholic beverages too, such as iced tea, raspberry iced tea, or southern strawberry sweet tea for variety.

Looking for more summer-themed adult beverages? Explore our selection including a pink flamingo drink, margarita popsicles, pink starburst cocktail, and screwdriver cocktail for simple yet delicious options. Don't forget our jello shots—they're a fantastic hit at any party!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Refreshing: Frozen wine slushies offer a cool escape from the heat, perfect for sipping on sunny afternoons.

Versatile: Mix and match different fruits and wines to create unique, flavorful combinations that cater to all palates.

Festive: Their vibrant colors and frosty presentation make them a hit at parties, adding a fun twist to gatherings.

Wine FAQ

What is the best wine for slushies?
The best wine for slushies tends to be a dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, due to their crisp and refreshing qualities. These wines blend beautifully with a variety of fruits, enhancing the overall flavor of your slushie. For a richer, fruitier option, a dry rosé can also be an excellent choice, adding a lovely pink hue and a slightly sweeter taste to your frozen concoction.

How much alcohol is in a wine slushy?
The alcohol content in a wine slushy typically mirrors that of the wine used, generally ranging between 11% and 14% ABV (alcohol by volume). The final alcohol percentage can vary slightly depending on the other ingredients added, such as fruit juices or liqueurs, which might dilute the mixture.

What is the best red wine for wine slushies?
The best red wine for wine slushies is typically a fruit-forward, lighter red such as Pinot Noir or a young Merlot. These wines offer vibrant fruit flavors that blend well with the icy texture and mixed fruits often used in slushies, enhancing the overall taste without overpowering it with heavy tannins.

Simple Syrup FAQ

What is the formula of simple syrup?
The formula for simple syrup is straightforward: mix equal parts of sugar and water. Commonly, it's made by heating one cup of water and dissolving one cup of sugar into it, cooling the mixture before use. This 1:1 ratio creates a perfectly balanced syrup for cocktails, beverages, and culinary uses.

Do you make simple syrup with hot or cold water?
Simple syrup is typically made with hot water, as the heat helps dissolve the sugar more quickly and completely. You simply heat water to a near boil, add sugar, and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. This method ensures a clear, smooth syrup ideal for mixing into drinks and other recipes.

Why does simple syrup have to be refrigerated?
Simple syrup needs to be refrigerated to prevent spoilage and extend its shelf life. When stored at room temperature, the high sugar content can attract bacteria and yeast, leading to fermentation or mold. Refrigeration slows down these microbial activities, keeping your simple syrup fresh and safe to use for weeks.

Storage FAQ

Can I make wine slushies ahead of time?
Prepare your white wine slushies in advance and keep them frozen until it's time to celebrate. When it's time to serve, take the slushies out of the freezer and let them sit on your countertop for about 5-10 minutes to thaw slightly. Use an ice cream scoop to serve the chilled wine slushie into wine glasses for a delightful presentation.

Can I keep a slushy in the fridge?
Yes, you can keep a slushy in the fridge, but it's best enjoyed soon after preparation. In the refrigerator, the icy texture will begin to melt, turning more liquid over time. For optimal enjoyment with a slushy texture, consume it within a few hours of refrigeration.

How long can you keep wine slushies in the freezer?
You can store your homemade wine slushies in the freezer for up to two weeks. For best flavor and texture, enjoy them within this timeframe to keep the frosty fun fresh!

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