Refreshing Frozen Watermelon Lemonade Slushie
A quick and easy summer drink blending frozen watermelon and fresh lemonade into a refreshing icy slushie perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus freezing time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (including freezing)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600g) seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen
- 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or agave syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) cold water
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups (150-225g) ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Freeze the watermelon: Cut seedless watermelon into 1-inch cubes. Spread them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Juice the lemons: While the watermelon is freezing, squeeze fresh lemons to get 1/2 cup (120ml) of juice. Strain out seeds and excess pulp.
- Blend the base: In a blender, combine frozen watermelon cubes, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, and cold water. Blend on high until smooth but still thick.
- Add ice and blend again: Add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of ice cubes, then pulse or blend until slushie consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust: Add more honey/agave if too tart or more water if too thick. Blend briefly again if adjustments are made.
- Serve immediately: Pour into chilled glasses, garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired, and enjoy.
Notes
Freeze watermelon cubes for at least 4 hours for best texture. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for optimal flavor. Adjust sweetness to taste. If slushie separates, stir or blend briefly before serving. Seedless watermelon preferred for smoother blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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