Description
Beat the heat with this delightful watermelon slushie, a perfect companion for summer days. Bursting with sweet, juicy flavor and a refreshing icy texture, it’s an easy-to-make drink that brings back nostalgic memories of carefree summers. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or simply enjoying a sunny day, this slushie is sure to brighten your spirits!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon chunks (seedless)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into small chunks and remove any seeds.
- In a blender, combine the watermelon chunks and ice cubes. Add mint leaves if desired.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add lime juice and blend for just a few seconds to combine.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary, then blend again if adding sweeteners.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately, garnishing with extra mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a thicker slushie, freeze the watermelon chunks for 2-3 hours before blending. Customize flavors by adding other fruits like strawberries or pineapple.
