Classic Watermelon Slushie
Classic Watermelon Slushie
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, (or more, to taste)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Ensure your fresh seedless watermelon is cut into approximately 1-inch cubes. Gather all other ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Transfer the fresh watermelon cubes, ice cubes, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a high-speed blender.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Blend on high speed, using a tamper if necessary, until the mixture is completely smooth and has a slushie-like consistency. If the mixture is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cold water at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Taste and add more simple syrup if a sweeter slushie is desired, blending again to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the watermelon slushie into four chilled glasses. Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Classic Watermelon Slushie
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup, (or more, to taste)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Ensure your fresh seedless watermelon is cut into approximately 1-inch cubes. Gather all other ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Transfer the fresh watermelon cubes, ice cubes, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a high-speed blender.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Blend on high speed, using a tamper if necessary, until the mixture is completely smooth and has a slushie-like consistency. If the mixture is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cold water at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Taste and add more simple syrup if a sweeter slushie is desired, blending again to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the watermelon slushie into four chilled glasses. Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min