Keep it cool and tropical this summer with a pitcher of refreshing frosty Mango Passionfruit Wine Slushies. They’re so easy to whip up and even easier going down!
When temperatures soar, keeping things cool with sweet treats is my top priority. That means delicious no bake Chai Biscuit Cake or refreshing frozen Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake are on high rotation all summer long.
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Mango Passionfruit Wine Slushies
Just one sip of these Mango Passionfruit Wine Slushies will transport you to a tropical destination far, far away. The bold flavours of mango and passionfruit really shine beside the wine and keep you cool all summer long.
Whip up a pitcher of these fruity backyard sippers in minutes using a bottle of your favourite white wine, mango, passionfruit, honey, and Cointreau. It tastes exactly like a smoothie and sangria had a love child.
So, whip out those high powered blenders, pick up a bottle of your favourite wine and blitz your way to frozen bliss.
Wine Slushie vs. Frosé
Okay so, it’s not like frozen wine slushies are a new thing. Ever heard of Frosé? It was a really popular summer drink (invented in 2016) made by freezing a bottle of rosé in a slushie machine. Yes, frozen wine is a thing!
The process is slightly time consuming and the wine may lose some of it’s delicate characteristics during freezing. Let’s be honest, you probably won’t be using a fine wine in this slushie recipe since you are mixing it with other ingredients.
A wine slushie is more like a frozen Sangria, with additional liqueur (in this case Cointreau) and added frozen fruit. Either way, they both go down so easily, you might end up with a brain freeze!
Ingredients to Have on Hand
May I suggest you keep your pantry (and freezer) stocked with these ingredients so you can have frozen drinks all summer long?
- Mango
- Passionfruit
- Cointreau
- Fresh Ice
- White Wine
- Honey
Fresh mango and passionfruit freeze really well, making it super convenient to keep them on hand. You can use them either fresh or frozen (as long as you have a good blender). I also buy frozen passionfruit pulp from my local Latino store because fresh passionfruit can be difficult to find.
While I use Cointreau in this recipe (I always have it on hand for margaritas), any orange based liqueur (Triple Sec, Curaçao, or even Grand Marnier) will work just as well.
I cannot stress the importance of fresh ice enough. Please, for the love of Pete, do not use ice that has been sitting in your freezer for weeks. No one likes stinky ice from an ice cube tray (full of freezer aromas) in their cocktail.
Better yet, invest in an ice maker so you can have fresh ice on demand without having to leave the house. Cocktail enthusiasts can get pretty fanatical when it comes to ice cubes, and for good reason. Ice can make or break a cocktail.
Adding honey to your frozen wine is a matter of personal preference and the wine that you choose. If you need to sweeten things up and don’t have honey, a quick simple syrup will also do the trick.
What is the Best Wine for Wine Slushies?
No one is expecting a rare or expensive bottle of wine, they just want a refreshing drink. As long as you choose a bottle of your favourite delicious wine, you can’t go wrong.
Since both the mango and passionfruit are strong, acidic flavours I might suggest a Sauvignon Blanc (especially from New Zealand) which mirrors those flavours.
You could also use a sweeter white wine such as a riesling or moscato, though you will need to decide if it needs extra sweetening or not. If you don’t like overly sweet cocktails, feel free to omit the honey or simple syrup.
Additionally, try using a rosé in this slushie recipe, though I would recommend to pair it with frozen strawberries instead of tropical fruit. Slushies are the perfect customizeable summer drink!
The only wine I would NEVER use in this recipe is a bottle of red wine. This style of wine would overpower the fruit and dull the flavour.
How to Make Mango Passionfruit Wine Slushie
I like to prepare ahead of time by chilling the bottle of wine 20-30 minutes in the freezer, or in the fridge overnight. If your fruit is already frozen, there’s no need to thaw it. In fact, you could add more frozen fruit and skimp on the ice cubes.
Place the mango, passion fruit, wine, and Cointreau into the pitcher of a high powered blender and blend until smooth. Add the ice and process until it reaches a slushie texture. Add the honey or simple syrup as needed, then blend to mix.
Serve immediately in chilled wine glasses and garnish with a wheel of lemon or sprig of fresh mint.
Mango Passionfruit Wine Slushies
Keep it cool and tropical this summer with a pitcher of refreshing frosty Mango Passionfruit Wine Slushies. Easy to whip up and even easier going down!
Ingredients
- 1 mango; peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 passionfruit; pulp only
- 1 bottle white wine
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup Cointreau
- 2 1/2 cups ice
Instructions
- Place the mango, passion fruit, wine, honey and Cointreau into the glass of a high powered blender and process until smooth.
- Add the ice and process until it gets a slushie texture, around 1 minute.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
You can also use frozen passion fruit pulp or frozen mango instead of fresh.
I used sauvignon blanc for this recipe. If you pick a sweeter white wine such as a riesling or moscato omit the honey and add it at the end if needed.
You can garnish with lemon slices, fresh mint sprigs or lime wedges.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 279Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 25gProtein: 1g
Nutritional calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is an estimation only. For special diets or medical issues please use your preferred calculator.
Sounds like a perfect summer drink.
I will make this for my sisters, and I am sure they will love this!
This is definitely a summer-appropriate slush. Has so many flavors to it, Loved the recipe.
Whipped up a few of these for girls night and they were a hit! Mango and white wine are great together.
I love mango and passionfruit and the combo together just sounds heavenly! I am definitely saving this for summer because this is a need. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I cant wait to make this soon!
They are such a great summer flavour combination.
Oh yes please!! I love the combination of mango and passionfruit. I’m a fan of anything tropical, especially in the summer so I already know I’m going to love this!
It is the PERFECT summer sipper, enjoy!
This will be on my repeat cocktail list all summer long! My next door neighbor has a passion fruit vine and she usually shares with me 🙂 So refreshing and delicious!
wow! you are so lucky…I’d love to live in a place where I could grow passionfruit.
I say goodbye to mimosa’s hello wine slushies. This drink is going on my brunch menus, I love the fruit combo, it just packs so much flavor.
Yes! This would be a super brunch cocktail.
I have never tried to make this kind of drink, but that one looks really delicious, and I am sure my husband would love that. I will def try this drink recipe at home. Thank you!
It is a lovely summer treat Amy, enjoy!
Such a delightful fruity wine slushie! This is definitely on the summer to-make list. Looks super refreshing.
It really is! Have a great summer Carmy.
I am a sucker for wine slushies, it’s the way to roll in the torrid Italian summer. I’m 100% with you on the choice of Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc. New Zealand has a thing for producing wines that are so wonderfully fruity, I really appreciate it!
Yes! It’s such a great characteristic of their wines.
I so need to go on a tropical vacation far, far away! But who has the time or money, lol. Guess I will stick to this tropical beverage to take me there, it’s a pretty great substitute. Delicious!
Haha, not me! This is as good as it gets for a while anyway.
Tasty! This Mango Passionfruit Wine Slushies is a perfect taste quencher for this coming summer! Looks really refreshing.
They really are! So handy during last week’s heat wave.
Oh wow. I think I love EVERYTHING about these slushies. The taste (I bet), the consistency and the glasses you serve them in. So good!
They really are a treat…and on heavy rotation here at our house.
You totally get me! I’m crazy about wine and slushies! This is like a grown up slurpee and the ultimate summer drink!
hahaha, also I tend to think of this one as ‘healthy’ because of the fruit. right?
As a sweet riesling lover this is right up my alley! We’ve been making more cocktails at home lately so I am always on the lookout for new recipes to try. Thanks!
For some reason, we had two bottles of moscato in the cellar (way too sweet for me!) so they were perfect with no added honey. Will try riesling next!
seriously Bernice what great photos! So what time should I come over for a mango slushie party? I really love mangos!!!
You are welcome any time Nancy! The last time we made these, we added a touch more mango and it was still great. As long as it’s mango season!
Summer is coming and this looks refreshing. Can’t wait to make it. Pinning for later.
It really is! Careful though, it is very easy to drink!
I didn’t know wine ski shoes were thing! I prefer the way you do it. What a great idea. The mix of white wine, mango, passionfruit, honey, and Cointreau is perfect for hot summer days.
Thank you! It really is a delicious and refreshing summer drink.