This watermelon slushie recipe is the perfect beverage for hot summer days. It’s delicious, healthy and simple to make. You are going to love it! Some cubed watermelon, fresh lime juice, lime zest, a little mint some carbonated water and ice turns into a dazzling slushie for your sipping pleasure. Simply refreshing.
If you have some leftover watermelon this is the perfect way to give it new life. The slushie will be as sweet as your watermelon is – you can add a date or two if you prefer it sweeter.
Fresh lime juice and the zest add a punch of flavor.
Fresh mint perks it up – and makes it seem extra special.
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Sparkling water takes it to another level of refreshing.
Ice creates that slushie texture and helps keep us cool.
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Substitutions
Lemon instead of lime
Half watermelon – half strawberries
Lime flavored sparkling water instead of fresh lime juice
Dates to add sweetness
Fresh basil instead of mint
Add a little cucumber
Watermelon Slushie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 lime- zest and juice – or to taste
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1 cup crushed ice or ice cubes
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 2 dates – optional if you need additional sweetness
Instructions
- Put everything in the blender and process until slushie.
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