Can you believe that it’s already Labor Day weekend? In this weird year that we’ve been having, time seems to move quickly and slowly at the same time. I certainly hoped we would be in a different place in September and that my oldest would be attending kindergarten in person, but here we are, diving into virtual learning and hoping kids are back in school soon. I hope that I can balance having 4 kids under 6 at home, including a newborn, but the good news is that in a week or two I’ll be able to enjoy some refreshing watermelon frose after a long day!
The #1 school supply this year is wine! This watermelon frose is the perfect way to celebrate the new school year. Conveniently, more affordable rose for this recipe is better! When wine is very chilled or iced, many of the aromas and flavors are masked. Therefore, when picking a wine for this cocktail, pick and affordable wine and focus your efforts on quality ingredients–like sweet watermelon straight from the farmers market or local farm stand.
This cocktail is brought to you in partnership with my friend Jen of Grape Juice Mom. We have partnered together for many beverages in the past and she is a joy to work with. I dream up a cocktail to make, and she provides the perfect wine or bubbly to give me the flavor combination that I need. Every cocktail we have made is my “new favorite” and I highly recommend that you check out her website for all your wine and bubbly needs. She can recommend the perfect bottle for any occasion and as a bonus, she’ll make sure that you get the most bang for your buck with affordable options as well.
I hope you enjoy your Labor Day weekend and the unofficial end of summer! And if you are a parent of school-aged children, I’m wishing you the best as we’re in this weird season of virtual learning.
- 6-8 cups frozen watermelon chunks*
- 1 bottle rose wine
- ½ cup vodka
- 2-3 tbsp. honey (depending on how sweet your watermelon is)
- Place all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth. It is best served immediately!
- If you do need to make this recipe in advance, you can freeze it in mason jars for individual servings. When it first comes out of the freezer, it will be frozen almost solid, similar to a sorbet. Letting it thaw on the counter for 10-15 minutes will give you a more sip-able consistency!
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