Description
Beat the summer heat with this refreshing watermelon slushie, a nostalgic treat that combines sweet, juicy watermelon and zesty lime. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this icy drink is simple to make and will keep you cool all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe watermelon, cubed
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: Sweetener (honey or agave syrup) to taste
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove any seeds.
- In a blender, combine the cubed watermelon and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
- Add ice cubes to the blender and blend until a slushy consistency is reached.
- Taste the mixture and add sweetener if desired; blend again briefly.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with mint leaves if using, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg