Description

When the weather heats up, this quick and refreshing watermelon slushie bursts with juicy flavor and natural sweetness using frozen watermelon for the perfect summer beverage.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups frozen watermelon cubes

2 tablespoons lime juice

1–2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup

1 cup ice cubes

1/2 cup cold water or coconut water

few fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

1. Cut fresh watermelon into cubes, remove seeds, spread on a baking sheet, and freeze for at least 4 hours

2. Measure and gather lime juice, sweetener, ice cubes, and water

3. Add frozen watermelon, ice cubes, lime juice, sweetener, and water to a blender

4. Blend on high until smooth and slushy, stopping to stir if needed

5. If too thick, add more liquid; if too thin, add more frozen cubes or ice

6. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime juice as desired, then blend briefly again

7. Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with mint leaves or lime wedges

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: beverage
Method: blending
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass

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