Watermelon Slushy is a must-try for hot days. The non-alcoholic drink combines fresh watermelon, ice, and a touch of lime. You only need three simple ingredients to make it.
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Watermelon Slushy Recipe
Watermelon Slushy is a popular, refreshing summer drink. Frozen watermelon is blended into a thick, icy, semi-liquid consistency. The natural sweetness and flavor of this fruit make it a perfect base for this frozen drink.
The slushy has a smooth, icy texture and natural sweetness. It’s often enjoyed as a hydrating, sweet, and cooling summer beverage or a healthy alternative to sugary frozen drinks.
This summer drink pairs well with fresh, light options like feta, goat cheese, mozzarella, or ricotta. For a savory twist, try spicy chili, lime, or onion with grilled shrimp, salmon, or barbecued meats.
For sweeter pairings, drizzle honey or add pistachios and coconut for texture and flavor. Crispy snacks like oil-free chips, smashed potatoes, or puff pastries also complement the slushy’s icy coolness.
Here’s how to make the watermelon slushy:
Watermelon Slushy
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon diced and frozen
- 1 cup ice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey optional, if you prefer the sweetness
- 1 cup cold water
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into cubes, remove seeds, and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a blender, combine frozen watermelon, ice, lime juice, honey (if using), and cold water. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the slushy into glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately for the best texture!
Notes
- You can replace lime juice with lemon juice for a slightly different tangy taste.
- Add a splash of vodka or rum for an adult twist.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.
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Variations
Here are some notable watermelon slushy variations you can try at home:
- Fruit and Flavor Variations
- Mixed Melon Slushy (Waterloupe) combines frozen watermelon with cantaloupe cubes. This offers a sweet, refreshing twist with a blend of melon flavors.
- Berry-Infused Slushies add frozen or fresh berries such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries to watermelon slushies for a more complex and summery taste.
- Mango Watermelon Slushy mixes frozen mango cubes with watermelon and lime juice for tropical sweetness and a thicker texture.
- Pineapple Twist uses pineapple juice as the blending liquid instead of water or soda for a tropical tanginess to the slushy.
- Herbal Enhancements adds mints and basils for a refreshing herbal note.
- Liquid Base Variations
- Sparkling Water or Soda uses flavored or plain sparkling water instead of still water. Lemon soda or other citrus-flavored sodas can also be used for extra sweetness and fizz.
- Coconut Water creates a hydrating, tropical-flavored slushy that is especially good post-workout.
- Alcoholic Variations add spirits such as vodka, rum, tequila, or triple sec.