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Watermelon Slushie

This watermelon slushie is a frozen beverage made by blending fresh watermelon with ice and flavorings to create a bright, icy treat. The final texture is smooth and frosty, resembling a soft, fruity snow, perfect for hot days. It combines sweet, juicy watermelon with refreshing mint or lime for a vibrant summer drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Summer
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed seedless if possible
  • 1 cup ice cubes or crushed ice
  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup or honey adjust sweetness as needed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice optional for extra tartness
  • 10 leaves fresh mint leaves for garnish and flavor

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Ice Crusher
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Start by preparing your ingredients: cube the seedless watermelon and gather your ice, sweetener, lime juice, and mint leaves.
  2. Add the watermelon cubes to your blender along with the ice cubes.
  3. Pour in the simple syrup or honey to sweeten the slushie and enhance its juiciness.
  4. Squeeze in the fresh lime juice for a bright, tangy note that balances the sweetness.
  5. Add the mint leaves to the blender for a refreshing herbal flavor.
  6. Blend everything on high speed until the mixture is smooth, frosty, and well combined. You should see tiny ice particles and bright red color throughout.
  7. Pour the chilled watermelon slushie into glasses, ensuring it’s icy and inviting.
  8. Garnish each glass with a few fresh mint leaves for visual appeal and extra aroma.
  9. Serve immediately while still icy and enjoy this refreshing summer treat.

Notes

For an even frostier texture, freeze the watermelon cubes for 30 minutes before blending. Adjust sweetness with more honey or lime to taste. For a vegan version, use agave syrup instead of honey.