Description
This homemade watermelon slushie recipe is a refreshing and healthy drink perfect for hot days. Made with fresh watermelon, ice, and a touch of honey, it’s easy to blend up in minutes for a cool and hydrating treat garnished with fresh mint leaves.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed and seeded
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Blend Watermelon: Place the watermelon cubes in a blender and blend until smooth, creating the base of the slushie.
- Add Ice and Honey: Add the ice cubes and honey to the blender, then blend again until the mixture is well combined and slushie-like in texture.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mixture and add more honey if desired, blending again briefly to mix.
- Serve: Pour the watermelon slushie into glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves to enhance the flavor and presentation.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve the slushie right away for the best refreshing experience.
- Storage: If you have leftovers, store them in the freezer for up to 1–2 hours. Before serving again, stir or reblend to restore the slushie texture.
Notes
- Use seedless watermelon or remove seeds before blending for a smooth texture.
- Adjust honey amount based on the sweetness of your watermelon and personal preference.
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with agave syrup or maple syrup.
- To make a larger batch, simply double or triple the ingredient quantities.
- Serve immediately for best texture; slushies can melt quickly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
