So refreshing on a hot day!
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❤️ Why you'll love it
- Light and refreshing.
- Pretty pink color.
- So easy to make!
This simple wine sorbet is elegant as a palate cleanser for brunch or a light dinner dessert.
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Y'all - this just could not be easier to make. If you don't have an ice cream maker it's ok! I have instructions for making it without one.
- Add sugar to a heavy saucepan.
- Add the water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Let boil until all the sugar crystals are dissolved and the liquid is clear.
- Remove from heat and add the wine.
- Squeeze in the citrus if you are using it.
- Chill in the refrigerator.
- Add to the machine and freeze according to manufacturers instructions. OR follow instructions in the recipe for freezing in your freezer.
- Serve in small servings garnished as you like.
Wine sorbet without an ice cream maker
If you don't have an ice cream freezer you can still make this easy wine sorbet. It won't be quite as smooth but it will still be delicious!
- Follow instructions 1 -7 above.
- Pour the chilled mixture into a rimmed cookie sheet or large sheet pan.
- Freeze completely.
- Remove from the cookie sheet and blend in the blender or food processor until smooth.
- Return to the freezer and re-freeze before serving.
🥫 Storage
Keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month.
🎥 Video
Click on the image to watch me make this recipe from start to finish with extra tips! (Video opens in a new tab).
💭 Things to know
Expert Tip: The alcohol does not cook out and this should not be served to children or people who should not, or prefer not to, have alcohol.
- Keep your wine sorbet smooth by making sure all the sugar crystals are dissolved. Take out a spoonful of the liquid and rub it between your fingers. If you feel any grittiness let it simmer a minute or two longer.
- Use any variety of wine you like - or even a combination! Imagine a sangria wine sorbet....mmmmm!
- Make it the day before serving and let it freeze overnight.
- Put the serving dishes in the freezer for a bit before adding the sorbet. It will help it stay frozen.
- Once you've put it in the serving dishes serve it immediately because it will melt fast!
- Adjust the sugar to the sweetness of the wine. Always taste before chilling.
- If you have to add more sugar be sure to bring the liquid to a boil so that the new sugar crystals are completely dissolved.
- Add a little citrus (orange, lime, or lemon juice) to sweet wines to help balance the flavors but drier wines won't need the citrus - unless you want it.
👩🍳 FAQs
None at all. Sorbet is dairy free. Ice cream has milk and/or cream but sorbet is made from water, sugar, and fruit puree or juice. Wine counts as juice, right?
That keeps the flavor fresh and clean, which is why it's often used as a palate cleanser between courses.
Sometimes, but not all the time. Sorbet recipes sometimes call for a little alcohol to improve the texture. Of course, since this is a wine sorbet recipe there is definitely alcohol it!
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📞 The last word
I love this pretty rosé wine sorbet for all kinds of spring celebrations from Mother's Day brunch to bridal and baby showers.
It's light, refreshing, and blush pink - perfect for all your spring celebrations! Best of all, similar to this peach sorbet, it's got just 4 simple ingredients!
It's fat free, gluten free, comparatively low sugar, and how easy is this?
If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!
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📖 Recipe
Simple Wine Sorbet
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- 6 ounces water, ¾ cup
- 4 ounces sugar, ⅔ cup
- 10 ounces wine, up to 14 ounces
- 1 tablespoon lime, optional
Instructions
- Add sugar to a heavy saucepan.
- Add the water and bring to a boil.
- Let boil until all the sugar crystals are dissolved and the liquid is clear.
- Remove sugar syrup from heat and add the wine.
- Squeeze in the citrus if you are using it.
- Chill in the refrigerator.
- Add to the ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers instructions.
- Store in a freezer container in the freezer.
- Serve in chilled glasses, in small servings, and garnished as you like.
Without an Ice Cream Maker
- Follow instructions 1 -6 above.
- Pour the chilled mixture into a rimmed cookie sheet or large sheet pan.
- Freeze completely.
- Remove from the cookie sheet and blend in the blender or food processor until smooth.
- Return to the freezer and re-freeze before serving in chilled glasses.
Notes
- Keep your wine sorbet smooth by making sure all the sugar crystals are dissolved. Take out a spoonful of the liquid and rub it between your fingers. If you feel any grittiness let it simmer a minute or two longer.
- Use any variety of wine you like - or even a combination! Imagine a sangria wine sorbet....mmmmm!
- The alcohol helps to keep the sorbet from developing ice crystals.
- Make it the day before serving and let it freeze overnight.
- Put the serving dishes in the freezer for a bit before adding the sorbet. It will help it stay frozen.
- Once you've put it in the serving dishes serve it immediately because it will melt fast!
- Adjust the sugar to the sweetness of the wine. Always taste before chilling.
- If you have to add more sugar be sure to bring the liquid to a boil so that the new sugar crystals are completely dissolved.
- This is not a dessert for children. The alcohol does not cook out.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
First published April 17, 2020. Last updated July 7, 2023 for editorial improvements.
Fae says
Made this with red wine and some smashed raspberries - incredible. I can't wait to try it again using rose and champagne w/ strawberries.
Leah says
What a gorgeous dessert or palate cleanser! This looks and sounds so delicious, what a great idea! Love this idea, especially for warm spring and summer days.
Marye says
Thank you so much, Leah!
Christina Thomas says
A fantastic way to enjoy this lovely wine! Can’t wait to make this!
Marye says
It was so refreshing. I'm definitely keeping a constant supply in the freezer!
Deb Clark says
This looks AMAZING! I had not idea sorbet was so easy to make. What a treat!! I will be sure to grab some wine with my next grocery order.
Marye says
Thanks Deb!