Watermelon Slush
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Time to beat the summer heat with watermelon slushies! All you need is 5 min and 3 ingredients to whip this up. So easy, so fresh, so smooth!
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Why you’ll love this watermelon slush
- Best way to beat the summer heat. Watermelon slush was just made for summer – it’s incredibly hydrating, ice cold, and takes minutes to blend – perfect for summer gatherings, bbqs, cookouts, and picnics!
- Requires minimal prep and ingredients. This comes together lightning fast in just 5 minutes. All you need to do is dice your watermelon, throw it in a blender with some ice and sugar, and press start. Easy peasy.
- Great way to repurpose overripe watermelon. Sometimes you pick a mealy, overripe watermelon, it happens. This is when the blender becomes your best friend. Once it’s blended, no one will even notice!
- So customizable. Throw in some mint, basil, lemon or lime juice, or a shot of vodka to make it boozy and adult-friendly.
What is a watermelon slush?
A watermelon slush (or slushie) is an icy summery drink made by blending watermelon, citrus, a sweetener, and ice. The consistency is semi-frozen, thick and smooth (lighter than a traditional smoothie).
How to make watermelon slushies
- Chop the watermelon. Dice the seedless watermelon to have 5 cups total. This is a great time to repurpose any mealy, overripe watermelons.
- Combine ingredients in the blender. Add the chopped watermelon, sugar, lime juice (plus any other add-ons – ex. handful of mint leaves or a shot of alcohol), and 1 cup ice to a blender.
- Blend. Blend in bursts to start breaking down the ice before blending on high for 30-60 seconds until thick and frosty. Add more ice, as needed, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve. Pour into a glass, add garnishes (mint sprig and lime wedge pictured here), and serve ice cold to beat the heat (and to stay well-hydrated!).
Slushie variations
- Fruit: watermelon, mango & peach, berries, pineapple
- Herbs: fresh mint or basil
- Sweetener: honey, agave syrup, or maple syrup
- Citrus: lime or lemon juice
Favorite pairings for fruit slushies
- Strawberry and basil
- Watermelon and mint
More summertime favorite recipes
Tools For This Recipe
Blender
Watermelon Slush: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The beauty of this recipe is using fresh watermelon to start (no freezing or prep beforehand!).
Vodka, rum, or tequila are all solid options to make this slushie suitable for grown-ups.
Absolutely! Top off each glass with sparkling water or club soda.
Add the finishing touches to your slushie with a simple garnish like mint, basil, lime, or lemon wedge.
Watermelon Slush
Ingredients
- 5 cups diced seedless watermelon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Combine watermelon, sugar, lime juice and 1 cup ice in blender until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Equipment
Notes
- Use a seedless watermelon. No one wants to pick out those black seeds by hand! Be sure to use a seedless watermelon to ensure a smooth, frosty consistency.
- Mix it up. Swap out the lime for lemon juice or ginger for a zesty kick of flavor, or add a handful of fresh mint or basil.
- Make it boozy for grown-ups. Add a shot of vodka, rum or tequila for an adult-twist.
- Add some bubbles. Finish each glass with sparkling water or club soda for a fizzy finish.
- Elevate your slushie. Add a simple garnish such as a mint sprig and a lime wedge, making it bar-quality!
- Try watermelon ice cubes. To keep the flavor 100% purely watermelon, blend and freeze watermelon juice into ice cubes beforehand, using the watermelon ice instead of plain ice cubes.
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can you do this with cantelope
Unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried it myself. I worry that it may not be as “slushy” as the use of watermelon.
Yes!
The added sugar should really not be needed!
You can certainly omit the sugar to taste. I included the sugar in this recipe to give the option to add a little bit in case the watermelon is not too sweet/ripe.
I’m soooo into watermelon and love all summer fruits! If you strain the blended mixture you’ll have what they call agua fresca and it’s absolutely light & refreshing! I add shots of vodka to mine too!
I made this with honeydew and it was wonderful! Thank you!!
This looks so refreshing! I can see myself drinking a lot of these this summer.
That looks so refreshing! Perfect for a hot summer day…
I seriously need some more creative recipes for watermelon other than just eating it.
‘Cause, well, that isn’t a recipe.
So, I am ALL over this – perfect for the Florida heat! Pinned! 🙂
Okay, this needs to be in my hand, STAT. What a great recipe!!
Love watermelon! and with vodka? always! One of my most favorite and delicious ways to quench the thirst! I have also just discovered that you have your own shared board now Family’s Friendly Dinners. I’d love to join this board as a contributor if it’s not a closed group. My pinterest username is http://www.pinterest.com/juliasalbum/
Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
I need a tall one of these by the pool today, love!
I’ve made this with tequila also! YUMMY
Watermelon is definitely a warm weather fave – so refreshing! I made something similar last week and froze half the batch for popsicles. Yum!
Remember when I was going to do that raspberry recipe and then you told me you were doing one, and then I turned it into a slushie recipe, and now you have one…girl we couldn’t have planned this if we tried 🙂 Same wavelength. Except you forgot to add booze to yours 🙂 Seriously though gorgeous images and I bet so so refreshing!
Or even some tequila? This looks lovely!
I’m so crazy about watermelon right now and this looks like pure perfection!