Jalapeño Limoncello Frosé

A SWEET AND TART SUMMER TREAT WITH BEAUTIFULLY LAYERED FLAVORS!

Summer nights are coming to an end and while I LOVE fall, I am not ready to quit summer, which is 100% due to the many summer patio days I've gotten to enjoy this season.

And yes...you know where I am going with this one - most patio summer days involve delicious bevvies enjoyed with my loved ones. I've gotten to get creative with these recipes, utilizing ingredients I have on hand to whip up something easy yet mouthwatering for a fun happy hour at home. Y'all have enjoyed the past few I've whipped up and this one might be one of my favorites yet.

While we may be soaking up the final days of summer...I will go out on a limb and say - I don't think summer can be over WITHOUT TRYING THIS DRINK! So just do it - make this frosé. :)

It is sweet, tart, and has a little bit of heat thanks to the frozen jalapeño dust that we're topping this frosé off with! And let's not forget...the limoncello that really takes this frosé from basic to EXTRAORDINARY. Yes, I said it...this is frosé is anything but basic. I had made homemade limoncello for the cocktail class I taught a few months ago and really wanted to try making a frosé that took inspiration from my all-time favorite summer beverage as a kid...STRAWBERRY LEMONADE.

This frosé is essentially grown-up strawberry lemonade and I know you'll just love it! It's everything summer called for in a drink and I think it's just what you need to make this week if you're here reading this post. :)

On that note, cheers and I hope you have the best day ever! Xo.

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups of rosé, refrigerated for best results (I used the 2022 Estate Parlez-Vous Rose from Akash Winery) or your favorite dry, fruity rose

• 1 1/2 cups of frozen strawberries

• 1/4 cup of limoncello (I used a homemade version but check the notes for recommended storebought brands)

• 1 oz of lemon juice, freshly squeezed

• 3/4 cup of ice

• Frozen jalapeño dust (roughly 1 tablespoon or more/less based on preference per drink), for garnish

• Lemon wheels, optional for garnish

DIRECTIONS 

1. To a blender, add in equal parts of rose and frozen strawberries. Then, add in your limoncello and lemon juice.

2. Top with ice and blend until everything is well blended but not for too long as you don't want the consistency to be too thin. If it is, add a bit more ice and then reblend.

3. Grate your desired amount of jalepeño dust on top, add a lemon wheel, and then a straw when ready to sip! Drink immediately as this one is meant to be enjoyed WHILE frozen. :)

~ Serves 3-4

Notes

• Please use a high-powered blender for this recipe. This is a no-brainer but as discussed up top - we want the frosé to be thick!

• A few recommended limoncello brands that are easily available and don't break the bank (you're welcome) include Caravella Limoncello and Luxardo Limoncello.

• Frosé can be stored in the fridge between pours but it might require another spin before serving to get the consistency right!

• It's really important to use a dry, fruity rosé like the one I've used from Akash. The one I used has notes of strawberry and lemon making it PERFECT for this recipe. This may sound silly but you do NOT want to use an overly sweet rosé. When slushified, the sweetness level increases so you're not going to get the right flavor if using a sweeter blend.

• Instead of using a simple syrup or another sweetener (which rosé typically calls for) - I used limoncello. If it needs to be sweeter, just add a little bit of simple syrup to taste to enhance the flavor without overpowering the wine.

• While I like to think I offer up perfect recipes, sometimes a bit of troubleshooting is required. Don't fret. If the frosé is too thick, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before re-blending. You can also add a splash of rosé or water to loosen it up. Patience is key here. On that note, if you find the frosé too sweet- you can easily adjust the sweetness by adding a bit of lemon juice when blending OR adding a bit more frozen jalepeño dust on top!