Description
Watermelon slushie mocktails bring refreshing Caribbean coolness to summer sips. Blended watermelon, lime, and mint create a tropical paradise that cools and delights you instantly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 ⅔ cups (1.34 liters) watermelon, cubed
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) frozen sliced strawberries
Sweetener:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Liquid:
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon by carefully removing the rind and seeds, then precisely cube the fruit into uniform pieces. Arrange the cubes in a single layer on a spacious baking sheet, ensuring no pieces overlap.
- Transfer the watermelon cubes to the freezer, allowing them to solidify completely. For optimal texture, freeze for a minimum of 4-6 hours or ideally overnight until the pieces are thoroughly crystallized.
- Extract fresh lime juice and measure out the sugar. Select a high-powered blender capable of crushing frozen fruit efficiently.
- Add a portion of the frozen watermelon cubes to the blender, combining them with lime juice and sugar. Pulse initially on low speed to break down the initial chunks.
- Gradually introduce the remaining frozen watermelon and strawberries into the mixture. Use intermittent pulses and occasional splashes of water to facilitate smooth blending.
- Evaluate the slushie’s flavor profile, adjusting sweetness by incrementally adding more sugar or lime juice. Taste and modify until achieving the desired balance of tartness and sweetness.
- Elegantly pour the vibrant slushie into chilled glasses, garnishing each rim with a petite watermelon triangle and inserting decorative paper straws for a playful presentation.
- Serve immediately for optimal temperature and texture, or store in the freezer, covered, until ready to enjoy. Recommend consuming within 2-3 hours for best results.
Notes
- Freeze watermelon cubes overnight for the most refreshing and smooth slushie texture.
- Use a powerful blender to crush frozen fruits and create a perfectly smooth consistency.
- Adjust sweetness by gradually adding sugar, tasting as you blend to match your preference.
- Add water sparingly to help blend frozen fruits without diluting the intense fruit flavors.
- Serve immediately or store in the freezer to maintain the slushy, icy consistency.
- Select ripe, sweet watermelon for the most natural and vibrant flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 46 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg