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Two glasses of refreshing watermelon slushie garnished with mint leaves, a slice of watermelon, and striped straws, served on a silver tray with lime wedges and fresh mint.

Watermelon Slushie

A refreshing, icy treat that bursts with sweet watermelon flavor, perfect for summer!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 136
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 7 cups seedless watermelon cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 5 tablespoons water for simple syrup
  • 1 large lemon juiced, or 2 small lemons

Method
 

  1. Place cubed watermelon in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until the watermelon is firm, about 4 hours or overnight.
  2. In a small saucepan, add the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, then stir in lemon juice and let cool completely.
  3. Add the frozen watermelon and the cooled simple syrup to a high-powered blender. Puree until smooth.
  4. Pour into cups and enjoy with a spoon or straw.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1519IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

Notes

A quick and easy slushie that brings all the sweet and refreshing flavors of summer in one sip!

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