With temperatures set to stay high all summer long, staying cool is a top priority. Drinks expert Ross Bryant shares his foolproof recipe for the perfect frozen rosé, along with a selection of refreshing beverages and slushie makers to beat the heat.
For the Ultimate Summer Host
If you have a crowd to please, elevate your hosting game with crowd-pleasing drinks that double as a refreshing experience. Blend up the ultimate frozen rosé for a vibrant, icy party starter. Alternatively, pop a bottle of crisp traditional-method sparkling wine or fruit-forward Prosecco to keep the vibe sophisticated, pairing beautifully with light summer canapés and grazing boards.
Low-Key Family Hangouts
For relaxed, casual afternoons with the family, keep refreshments flowing with effortless prep. Whip up thick milkshakes or kid-friendly, fruit-infused slushies right on your kitchen counter. For adults, a modern alcohol-free sparkling blend offers a festive, botanical feel without the buzz.
The Ultimate Frosé (Frozen Rosé) Recipe
Ross Bryant shares his foolproof recipe to add into a slushie maker:
- 50ml Fresh lemon juice
- 250ml Sugar syrup (equal parts sugar to water)
- 400ml Cranberry juice
- 1 Bottle Dry Rosé
Two of the Best Slushie Makers
Tower Housewares 2.6L 5 in 1 Slushie Frozen Drinks Maker (available at AO.com), £279. Beat the heat and treat the family to icy, café-style drinks at home. This compact, fuss-free machine turns your favourite drinks into frozen treats in minutes, from kid-friendly slushies and fruit blends to iced coffees and adult cocktails.
Salter Slushie Maker (available from Robert Dyas), £179.99. Bring cinema slushies and bar-quality frozen cocktails straight to your kitchen. The powerful 200W cooling system keeps drinks perfectly chilled for up to 12 hours, with a self-serve tap for mess-free pouring.
Top Summer Sparkling Wines
Waitrose Blueprint Cava Brut, £8.50. Made using the traditional sparkling method, this crowd-pleasing bubbly delivers zesty citrus flavours and rich, biscuity notes.
Morrisons The Best Prosecco DOC, £8.50. Blended each year from a select range of wines, this crisp brut style bursts with fresh green apple characteristics and a subtle hint of white pear.
Maschio Sparkling 0% (available at Tesco), £6. A bright, cheerful, modern pour with 100% of the flavour and 0% alcohol. Pignoletto wine keeps its bold body and crisp acidity through dealcoholisation, with sweet Moscato must adding delicate floral aroma and luscious hints of fresh white fruits.
M&S Classics Cremant De Bourgogne Brut, £12. Crafted by Sébastien Sauvageot using the traditional method, this dry, fizzy white wine is bottle-aged for a beautifully fine mousse. Made from Pinot Noir, Aligoté, Chardonnay, and Gamay, it bursts with bright flavours of peach blossom, apricot, and redcurrant.
Les Pionniers Vintage Champagne, £38.50 (available at Co-op). A complex blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, opening with gorgeous aromas of toast and brioche. On the palate, it is beautifully balanced and layered, with a long, crisp, dry finish.
