Watermelon Slushie Recipe
Cool off with this refreshing Watermelon Slushie recipe! Made with frozen watermelon, fresh lime juice, and a hint of mint or basil, this drink is the perfect summer treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Frozen Watermelon:
- 10 cups Seedless Watermelon Cubes, frozen for at least 24 hours
Sweetener:
- 2–4 tbsp Maple Syrup*
Acid:
- Juice of 1 large Lime
Herbs (Optional):
- 1/4 cup Fresh Mint or Basil leaves, loosely packed
Liquid:
- 1 1/2 cup Filtered Water
Instructions
- Defrost Watermelon: Let the Frozen Watermelon chunks sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the Watermelon, Maple Syrup, Lime Juice, Mint, and Water to a high-speed blender. Pulse until the mixture forms a thick slushie consistency.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust sweetness with more Maple Syrup if needed. Add extra water if the slushie is too thick. Divide into glasses and enjoy!
Notes
- *Adjust Maple Syrup based on the sweetness of the watermelon.
- For a fun twist, replace water with coconut water or sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Watermelon Slushie, Summer Drink, Refreshing Beverage, Frozen Watermelon Recipe
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