Move over, Frosé — Friesling has arrived. This blackberry Friesling recipe is a wonderfully refreshing summer drink that’s easy to prepare and perfect for warm afternoons.
When my sister texted that Friesling is the latest trendy #basic drink, I had to ask, “What’s Friesling?” It’s frozen Riesling — essentially a white wine slushy. I’m often late to trends, but with the recent heatwave it felt like the perfect time to try making one myself.
The name Friesling started appearing last summer and seems to be gaining traction. Will it overtake Frosé? Maybe not, but these white wine slushies are fun and delicious, and they make a great party beverage.
How to make Friesling
Like Frosé, Friesling requires a bit of planning ahead, but it’s simple to make.
I froze a bottle of Riesling overnight in a large jug that fit in the freezer. The wine won’t turn into a solid block, so it’s easy to work with. If you’re worried about spills, you can freeze the wine in a sealed freezer bag and place that bag inside another container to catch any leaks.
When you’re ready to serve, remove the Riesling from the freezer and let it soften until it has a slushy texture. Stir in the blackberry liqueur and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
We used Chambord — a blackberry-and-raspberry liqueur — because it’s widely available, but any crème de mûre or blackberry liqueur will work. If you prefer a simple frozen Riesling, omit the liqueur altogether. Fresh blackberries make a pretty garnish if you want to add one.
Are you intrigued by frozen Riesling, or have you already moved on? Wine slushies seem here to stay — they’re an easy and festive way to cool off.
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Blackberry Friesling (Frozen Riesling)
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Ingredients
- 1 bottle of Riesling wine
- 2 ounces Chambord (blackberry and raspberry liqueur)
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh blackberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Freeze the Riesling overnight in a jug or a sealed freezer bag. It won’t freeze solid, just become slushy.
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Remove the Riesling from the freezer and let it soften until it reaches a slushy consistency.
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Stir in the blackberry liqueur and freshly squeezed lemon juice until evenly combined and slushy.
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Garnish with fresh blackberries if desired, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
- Blackberries pair very well with Riesling. Look for a crème de mûre or any blackberry liqueur if Chambord isn’t available.
- We used a Washington State Riesling for the recipe, but any off-dry Riesling works well.
- Use the glassware you prefer — large glasses look striking for photos, but standard wine glasses are perfectly fine.
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Want another boozy way to cool off? Try a cherry moscato slush or watermelon margarita popsicles for more summer inspiration.