Wine slushies are a delightful frozen cocktail made by blending your favorite bottle of wine with frozen fruit and ice for a bright, boozy slush perfect for warm weather.
We Love Wine Slushies
When the days get hot, frozen cocktails are the best way to cool down. Wine slushies are easy, crowd-friendly, and endlessly adaptable — you can make them with white wine, rosé, or red depending on the flavor profile you want.
What is a wine slushie? A wine slushie is a blended frozen drink made from wine, frozen fruit, and ice. Everything is combined in a blender and processed until it reaches a smooth, slushy texture.
What You Need for Wine Slushies
Wine: This provides the base flavor, so choose a bottle you enjoy. Most recipes use a whole bottle to yield multiple servings.
- Sauvignon Blanc – any dry white will work well for bright, tropical blends.
- Rosé – use still rosé (no bubbles) for fruity, pink slushies.
- Pinot Noir or a red blend – great for deeper, berry-forward slushies.
Frozen fruit: Frozen fruit gives body and natural sweetness to the slush without diluting the flavor. Common choices are pineapple, watermelon, and strawberries.
Ice: Ice adds extra texture and chill. Use it to adjust how thick or slushy the drink becomes.
Add-ins: Little additions like citrus juice, liqueurs, or simple syrup can deepen flavor and balance sweetness.
How to Make Wine Slushies
Wine slushies take under 10 minutes and require just a few simple steps.
- Assemble ingredients: Measure wine, frozen fruit, ice, and any add-ins. Work quickly so the frozen fruit doesn’t thaw.
- Blend: Place everything in a high-speed blender and blend on high for 30–60 seconds, until smooth and slushy. Add more ice if needed to thicken.
- Serve: Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh fruit or herbs. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Want it slushier? Add more ice or blend in batches if your blender is small. Frozen fruit and a powerful blender help achieve the best consistency.
#1 tip for wine slushies
Use a high-speed blender. A powerful blender will pulverize frozen fruit and ice quickly, giving you a smooth, consistent slush.
3 Flavor Variations
Tropical Wine Slushies
This version uses Sauvignon Blanc, frozen pineapple, and coconut rum for a tropical, beachy flavor.
- 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc
- 16 oz frozen pineapple (~4 cups)
- 3 oz coconut rum
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 oz simple syrup, or to taste
- 2 cups ice
Tutorial
How to make simple syrup
Simple syrup is easy to make: combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan, heat until the sugar dissolves, then cool and store in the refrigerator. It’s handy for balancing drinks.
Watermelon Frosé Wine Slushies
A refreshing frosé-style slush made with rosé and frozen watermelon. Light, fruity, and perfect for summer.
- 1 bottle rosé
- 4 cups frozen watermelon chunks
- 1.5 oz simple syrup, or to taste
- 1–2 cups ice
Sangria Wine Slushies
A sangria-inspired slush using Pinot Noir, frozen strawberries, and a splash of orange liqueur for bright citrus notes.
- 1 bottle Pinot Noir (or red blend)
- 4 cups frozen strawberries
- 4 oz orange liqueur
- 3 oz simple syrup, or to taste
- 1–2 cups ice
Turn Them into Freeze Pops
These slushies also freeze well as boozy freeze pops. Basic method:
- Blend a slushie as directed.
- Pour the mixture into freeze-pop sleeves or a popsicle mold, leaving room at the top. Remove excess air and seal.
- Place on a tray and freeze for at least 6–8 hours, or until solid.
More Favorite Frozen Cocktails
- Frozen Margarita
- Frozen Strawberry Margarita
- Sex on the Beach Slushies
- Frozen Aperol Spritz Slushies
- Frozen Mojitos
- Strawberry Daiquiri
Ingredients & Instructions (Quick)
For any of the three variations: combine the listed wine, frozen fruit, ice, and sweetener in a high-speed blender. Blend on high 30–60 seconds until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness or texture with more simple syrup or ice. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh fruit or herbs.
Tips & Notes
- If you prefer a thicker slush, add more ice and blend in stages.
- Simple syrup keeps flavors balanced; start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Nutrition information varies by variation; an example estimate for a single serving of the tropical slushie is about 160 calories, 18 g carbohydrates, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 1 g fiber, and 9 g sugar.
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