Serves: 4 | Active Time: 10 mins | Pairs with: Etude Carneros Rosé of Pinot Noir
TL;DR: A four-ingredient summer frosé blended from Etude Carneros Rosé of Pinot Noir, frozen strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Ready in 10 minutes and serves four. The Carneros Rosé, grown in the cool-climate Carneros AVA from estate Pinot Noir, brings bright red fruit and refreshing acidity that keeps the drink crisp and balanced. Ideal for National Rosé Day or any warm afternoon.
The Easiest Festive Drink of the Season
National Rosé Day is the right excuse to make something a little more celebratory than a straightforward pour. This frosé delivers exactly that, with almost no effort.
Four ingredients. A blender. Ten minutes. The result is a bright, slushy cocktail that tastes like peak summer and looks like you planned it.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Serves | 4 |
| Active time | 10 minutes |
| Base wine | Etude Carneros Rosé of Pinot Noir |
| Wine per recipe | 1 full 750ml bottle |
| Key flavors | Strawberry, lemon, rosé fruit, light sweetness |
| Serve | Immediately after blending |
Ingredients
- 1 bottle (750ml) Etude Carneros Rosé of Pinot Noir
- 2 cups frozen strawberries, quartered
- 2.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz simple syrup, or to taste
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Place frozen strawberries in the pitcher of a high-powered blender.
- Pour the full bottle of Rosé over the strawberries.
- Blend on high until completely smooth.
- Taste and add simple syrup gradually until the desired sweetness is reached. The amount will vary depending on the ripeness of the strawberries.
- Pour immediately into glasses and garnish with a fresh strawberry.
Note: Serve immediately for best texture. If making ahead, freeze the blended mixture and re-blend briefly before serving.
The Wine: Etude Carneros Rosé of Pinot Noir
Etude's Carneros Rosé of Pinot Noir is grown on estate at Grace Benoist Ranch in the Carneros AVA, where volcanic soils at the foot of Sonoma Mountain and cooling Pacific fog off San Pablo Bay create ideal conditions for a Rosé with genuine character.
The wine leads with bright red fruit, natural refreshing acidity, and a clean, lively finish. It is made with the same thoughtful approach that defines the entire Etude Pinot Noir program. In this frosé, the wine's delicate strawberry and stone fruit character weaves through the frozen strawberries naturally, while its acidity keeps the drink from tipping sweet even as the simple syrup adds balance.
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Why This Recipe Works
Frozen strawberries bring two things: ripe summer fruit flavor and the slushy texture that defines a good frosé. Fresh lemon juice adds brightness and lift, preventing the drink from feeling flat or overly sweet. Simple syrup is adjustable, which matters because no two batches of strawberries are identical in sweetness. The Rosé itself provides the backbone: fruit, acidity, and the floral, lively character of Carneros Pinot Noir.
The result is refreshing, seasonal, and easy enough to make on a quiet afternoon at home while being festive enough for a gathering.
FAQs: Summer Frosé
Can I make frosé ahead of time?
Yes. Blend the mixture and pour it into a shallow freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 4 hours. Before serving, transfer back to the blender and pulse briefly to restore the slushy texture. Serve immediately.
Do I need a high-powered blender?
A high-powered blender produces the smoothest result. A standard blender will work but may leave small strawberry pieces. Allow the frozen strawberries to thaw for 5 minutes before blending if using a standard blender.
Can I substitute the strawberries with other fruit?
Yes. Frozen raspberries or peaches both work well with the Carneros Rosé's fruit profile. Peach frosé is a particularly good match for the wine's stone fruit character.
What is the Carneros AVA?
Carneros is a cool-climate wine region straddling the southern ends of Napa and Sonoma Counties. Its proximity to San Pablo Bay produces consistent fog and wind that preserve acidity and aromatic freshness in wines, making it one of California's premier regions for Pinot Noir and Rosé.
How much simple syrup should I use?
Start with 2 oz and taste before adding more. The sweetness of the strawberries will vary by season and ripeness. The goal is balance: the frosé should taste bright and fruity, not sweet.
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