Refreshing Watermelon Mint Frosé Cocktail
A bright, juicy watermelon and mint frozen rosé cocktail that’s perfectly chilled and thirst-quenching, ideal for summer afternoons and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry or semi-dry rosé wine
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves, gently bruised
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Optional: mint sprigs for garnish
- Optional: watermelon balls or wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups of seedless watermelon into chunks and chill beforehand for extra cold cocktail.
- Place watermelon chunks in a blender and pulse until smooth but slightly textured. Pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze for about 1 hour until partially frozen.
- If making homemade simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan, heat gently until sugar dissolves, then cool.
- Add the partially frozen watermelon purée back to the blender with rosé wine, lemon juice, simple syrup, mint leaves, and ice cubes. Blend on high until smooth and frothy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or texture by adding more simple syrup, lemon juice, rosé, or ice as needed.
- Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with mint sprigs and watermelon wedges or balls. Serve immediately.
Notes
Freeze the watermelon purée first to achieve a silky texture without icy chunks. Gently bruise mint leaves to release flavor without bitterness. Adjust sweetness after blending for best balance. Serve immediately for freshest flavor and texture. For a lower-alcohol version, freeze half the rosé into ice cubes to use instead of plain ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approxim
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15
- Carbohydrates: 18
Keywords: watermelon, mint, frosé, frozen rosé cocktail, summer drink, refreshing cocktail, easy cocktail recipe