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Wine Slushie season has officially arrived, and this three ingredient strawberry version is the easiest one you will ever make. Frozen strawberries, pink Moscato, and a splash of simple syrup blend into a frosty, sippable treat in under five minutes, and Jason calls it the unofficial drink of our backyard summer. If you love a fun grown up sipper like our wine spritzer, this one is about to become your new go to.
Pour it into your prettiest glass, garnish with a fresh strawberry, and pretend you are sipping at a vineyard.
Wine Slushie Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: No cook
- ⏳ Total Time: 5 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 2 slushies
- ⚡ Calories: 296kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Sweet, frosty strawberry with a crisp Moscato finish
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, as simple as our watermelon vodka slush
Quick Answer
Add frozen strawberries, pink Moscato wine, and simple syrup to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth. Taste and add more simple syrup if you want it sweeter, then pour into glasses and serve right away. The frozen fruit keeps it thick and frosty with no ice needed, so it never gets watered down.
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Why This Recipe Works
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- Frozen fruit replaces the ice. Using frozen strawberries keeps the slushie thick and cold without ice cubes that melt and water it down.
- Pink Moscato is naturally sweet. This sweet, fruity wine carries the strawberry flavor and means you only need a splash of added syrup.
- Simple syrup blends instantly. Liquid sweetener dissolves smoothly in the cold blend, so you never get a grainy, sugary texture.
- Only three ingredients. No fancy liqueurs or special equipment, just a blender and three things you can grab at any store.
- The sweetness is adjustable. Taste as you go and add more syrup or wine until it is exactly how you like it.
- It is make ahead friendly. Blend it, freeze it, and give it a quick re-blend before serving for a frozen treat that waits on you.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It comes together with three ingredients in about five minutes, no ice and no fuss.
- Frozen and refreshing, it is the perfect grown up cooler for hot summer afternoons.
- It scales up beautifully for a crowd, so it is a great pick for a party drink table next to our black cherry sangria.
- It is naturally pink and gorgeous, which makes it feel fancy with zero effort.
Key Ingredients
You only need three things for this frozen wine slushie, and each one earns its spot.
- Frozen strawberries: They act as both the ice and the flavor, keeping the drink thick, frosty, and bright pink.
- Pink Moscato: A sweet, fruity wine that pairs perfectly with strawberries. Barefoot is an easy, budget friendly pick.
- Simple syrup: Just enough to round out the sweetness. Store bought works, or stir equal parts sugar and warm water to make your own.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
This frozen slushie is easy to make your own. Here are a few ways we like to switch it up.
- Swap the Moscato for rose or white zinfandel for a different fruity profile.
- Use frozen mixed berries, peaches, or mango in place of, or alongside, the strawberries.
- Add an ounce of vodka for an extra boozy version, or fold in a splash of lemon lime soda for fizz.
- Make it alcohol free by swapping the wine for white grape juice, like the base of our apple cider rum punch without the rum.
- Rim the glass with sugar or crushed freeze dried strawberries for a pretty finishing touch.
How to Make Wine Slushie
- Add the frozen strawberries to a blender.
- Pour in the pink Moscato and the simple syrup.
- Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and frosty, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and add more simple syrup if you like, then pour into glasses and serve right away.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use fully frozen strawberries, not fresh, or the slushie will not get thick and frosty.
- Blend in short bursts and scrape down the sides so every strawberry breaks down evenly.
- Adjust the texture by adding a splash more wine to thin it or a few more frozen berries to thicken it.
- Make the simple syrup ahead and keep it in the fridge so this drink is always five minutes away.
- Serve immediately, since a wine slushie softens quickly at room temperature.
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for a few minutes so the slushie stays frosty longer.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
Garnish each glass with a fresh strawberry, a sprig of mint, or a sugared rim to make this wine slushie feel like a vineyard cocktail. It is the perfect thing to sip while the grill heats up for a backyard cookout.
For a party, set up a frozen drink bar and blend a big batch right alongside our wine spritzer and a pitcher of black cherry sangria so guests can pick their favorite.
Craving more frozen sippers? Our watermelon vodka slush and a refreshing grapefruit salty dog round out a summer drink menu nobody will forget.
Wine Slushie FAQs
A sweet wine works best because it carries the fruit flavor and reduces how much added sugar you need. Pink Moscato is our favorite, but rose, white zinfandel, or a fruity sangria blend all work beautifully.
Yes. If your wine is very sweet you can leave it out, or swap in a tablespoon of honey, agave, or sugar blended until smooth. Taste as you go and add sweetener a little at a time.
Blend the slushie, pour it into a freezer safe container, and freeze it. When you are ready to serve, let it sit for a few minutes to soften, then give it a quick stir or re-blend until slushy again.
Absolutely. Swap the wine for white grape juice, cranberry juice, or a non-alcoholic rose. The frozen strawberries and simple syrup do all the same work, so kids and non-drinkers can enjoy it too.
It usually means there was not enough frozen fruit or too much liquid. Add a handful more frozen strawberries and blend again, or pop it in the freezer for 20 minutes and re-blend.
Yes. This recipe scales up easily for a crowd. Blend in batches that fit your blender, or freeze a large container of the blended mixture ahead and re-blend just before the party starts.
Thirsty for more? Mix up our refreshing grapefruit salty dog cocktail next.
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Wine Slushie
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 cup pink Moscato wine
- 1/3 cup simple syrup more or less to taste
Instructions
- Place the frozen strawberries, wine, and simple syrup into a blender.2 cups frozen strawberries, 1 cup pink Moscato wine, 1/3 cup simple syrup
- Blend on high speed until smooth.
- Taste and add more simple syrup if necessary.
Notes
- Use Fresh Strawberries: If you have fresh strawberries, freeze them yourself for a fresher taste.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the slushie before serving and adjust the simple syrup to your liking.
- Chill Your Wine: Make sure your wine is chilled before blending to keep the slushie nice and cold.
- Serve Immediately: For the best texture, serve the slushies right after blending.
- Use a High-Powered Blender: This ensures a smooth, consistent texture.
- Experiment with Flavors: Don’t be afraid to mix and match fruits and wines to find your perfect combination.
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