Last Updated on March 23, 2022 by Anne-Marie
Serve up these skinny and frozen wine co*cktails for Mother's Day brunch or on a warm evening after work!
Why this recipe works
With summer nearly here, it’s time to start making white wine co*cktail recipes!
These two wine co*cktails are ideal for Mother’s Day brunch or enjoying the warmer weather on the back porch in the evenings with friends.
These summer wine co*cktails are ideal for people who want to imbibe, but are looking for healthier alternatives when it comes to our co*cktails.
The Frozen Wine co*cktails recipe is practically guilt free since it’s made with whole pieces of grapefruit and sweetened with natural, no calorie stevia.
My Skinny White Wine co*cktails recipe is made even lighter with grapefruit flavored, no calorie seltzer, grapefruit juice, and an ice ball of frozen wine.
White wine co*cktail inspiration
What I love about traveling is that I’m inspired to recreate dishes and drinks I’ve sampled on the road. One such drink was a grapefruit co*cktail I enjoyed during a trip through Kansas City, Missouri a few years ago.
It was sweet and refreshing though too boozy for an everyday drink.
I wanted to create a refreshing grapefruit flavored co*cktail that I could sip in the evenings that wouldn’t knock me out before dinner was served. I thought a wine co*cktail would do the trick.
I love using Sauvignon blanc wine in my white wine co*cktails recipes, especially when paired with grapefruit, because it’s a refreshing, crisp and dry wine. Perfect for the warmer weather!
I created two white wine co*cktail recipe versions – a frozen grapefruit slushy and a skinny version with grapefruit flavored seltzer.
Frozen wine co*cktails with grapefruit
I adore frozen co*cktails since they’re so much fun to sip through a straw out of stemless wine co*cktail glasses.
They give me an excuse to use my high speed blender more often, too!
For the Frozen Wine co*cktails with Grapefruit, instead of freezing grapefruit juice in ice cube trays, I froze pieces of ruby red grapefruit overnight. That way you get a bit of fiber along with your co*cktail. (We can all use more fiber in our diets, right?)
I cut back on some of the calories by using stevia instead of sugar, too. (You can also use powdered monk fruit sweetener.)
Skinny white wine co*cktails with grapefruit
I enjoy freezing wine in an ice ball maker mold and then plunking it in a margarita glass of flavored seltzer water with a garnish of something from my herb garden.
This way my guests and I can have the delicious taste of the Sauvignon blanc in some Skinny White Wine co*cktails as the wine ball slowly melts into the seltzer and juice mixture.
It helps avoid the calories and boozy affects of a full glass of wine, too!
I like to freeze up a batch of wine balls to keep on hand for guests or a party. I keep the frozen wine balls in a Ziploc freezer bag until it’s time to make up a batch of Skinny White Wine co*cktails.
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More awesome co*cktails
Enjoy these terrific co*cktail recipes:
- Amazing Prosecco Mimosa Recipe
- Love Sangria? Try Sparkling Green Sangria or White Wine Sangria Recipe
- Meyer Lemon Shrub Drink Recipe
- For mulled wine fans, try Slow Cooker Smoking Bishop Recipe or Slow Cooker Mulled Wine Recipe
- Juniper Champagne co*cktail Recipe
- Peach Whiskey co*cktail
- If you love watermelon, try Fruit Stand Watermelon co*cktail Recipe and Sparkling Savannah Vodka Watermelon co*cktail Recipe
- Pink Greyhound co*cktail Recipe
Yield: 1 SERVING
White Wine co*cktail Recipes
Serve up these skinny and frozen wine co*cktails for Mother's Day brunch or on a warm evening after work!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Ingredients
For Frozen Wine co*cktails with Grapefruit
- 3 ounces Sauvignon blanc wine
- 1/2 ruby red grapefruit, peeled, divided into sections, and frozen
- 1 tablespoon stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Skinny White Wine co*cktails with Grapefruit
- Juice of 1/2 ruby red grapefruit
- 1 tablespoon stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 4 ounces grapefruit-flavored, no-calorie seltzer
- Sauvignon blanc wine, frozen into a large ice ball
- Herb sprig garnish (optional)
Instructions
For Frozen Wine co*cktails with Grapefruit
- Combine all ingredients into a blender. Blend on high until frothy.
- Serve immediately in a co*cktail glass with a straw.
For Skinny White Wine co*cktails with Grapefruit
- Place grapefruit juice, stevia, lime juice, and seltzer in a large glass. Stir gently to combine ingredients.
- Place frozen wine ice ball in a wide mouth co*cktail glass, such as a martini or margarita glass. Using a fine-mesh strainer, pour juice, and seltzer mixture over the wine ball.
- Serve with an herb sprig garnish. Refresh drink with extra juice and seltzer mixture.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 227Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 5gSugar: 26gProtein: 2g
Nutritional information is automatically calculated per the ingredients list. Serving size may not be accurate. Please double-check with your preferred nutritional app for the most accurate information.
Originally published on May 26, 2015. Updated with new pictures and information.
