Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Slushie (Printer View)

A refreshing slushie made with frozen watermelon and lemon.

# What you'll need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 5 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen
02 - 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
03 - 1 cup cold water
04 - 1 cup ice cubes

→ Optional Additions

05 - 10-12 fresh mint leaves (for garnish or blending)
06 - Lemon slices or watermelon wedges, for garnish

# Method:

01 - Place the frozen watermelon cubes, fresh lemon juice, cold water, and ice cubes in a high-powered blender.
02 - Blend until smooth and slushy. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
03 - Taste and adjust for tartness—add a few extra watermelon cubes for more sweetness, if needed.
04 - Pour into glasses. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's like summer in a glass, with no added sugar to dim the natural sweetness.
  • Perfectly refreshing, this slushie is a hit whether you're by the pool or just lounging at home.
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  • Over-blending can turn your slushie into a smoothie—stop blending once it's slushy!
  • Freezing your serving glasses prior to filling adds an extra chill that'll impress your guests.
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  • Fruits freeze better when ripe, so choose the best watermelon for freezing.
  • A high-powered blender really makes a difference in achieving that perfect slushy consistency.
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