Refreshing Watermelon Slushies
A refreshing and simple recipe for watermelon slushies that captures the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed and frozen
- 1 cup ice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your watermelon by chopping it into cubes and freezing for at least 4–5 hours.
- Gather your blender and add the frozen watermelon cubes and ice.
- Add lime juice over the ingredients in the blender.
- Blend on low speed to mix, then increase to high until a thick consistency is achieved.
- Check the texture; adjust with water or more ice as needed.
- Taste your slushie and adjust flavors to preference.
- Serve in chilled glasses, garnished with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
For a creative twist, try adding frozen berries or a splash of coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon, slushies, summer drink, refreshing beverage, vegan dessert