Watermelon Mint Frose

This Watermelon Mint Frose is the perfect summer cocktail! Made with frozen watermelon, white wine ice cubes, fresh mint, cilantro, and a hint of lime, it's a refreshing and flavorful drink that captures the essence of summer. The combination of sweet watermelon, aromatic mint, and herbal cilantro creates a unique and delightful beverage that will keep you cool and satisfied all season long.

Watermelon Mint Frose

A refreshing and flavorful cocktail made with frozen watermelon, white wine ice cubes, fresh mint, cilantro, and a hint of lime.

4.83 from 20 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 5 oz Rosè wine or Sauvignon Blanc (good quality)
  • 1/3 - 1/2 lb Seedless watermelon
  • Small handful of Cilantro
  • Small handful of Mint
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour the wine into ice cube trays and freeze until solid, around 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Cut the watermelon into cubes and place them on a lined baking sheet. Freeze until solid, also for around 8 hours or overnight.
  3. In a pan, combine water and honey, then add cilantro and mint leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for fifteen minutes. Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before using.
  4. In a blender, combine the wine ice cubes, frozen watermelon, chilled simple syrup, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and well-combined.
  5. Pour the mixture into cocktail glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves.