Refreshing Pink Watermelon Lemonade Slushies
Blend cubed watermelon, lemon juice, sugar, and ice for a perfectly sweet and tangy watermelon lemonade slushie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5-6 cups cold water
- 8 cups cubed watermelon
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups ice
- 1 1/2 cups lemonade
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: Combine granulated sugar with 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves completely (about 2 minutes). Let it cool.
- Prepare the watermelon base: Puree half the cubed watermelon with 1 cup of cold water in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, discarding solids. Repeat with the remaining watermelon and another cup of water.
- Combine the lemonade base: To the bowl with the strained watermelon juice, add the remaining 2 cups of water, the freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the cooled sugar syrup. Whisk everything together. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more water if needed. Store in a pitcher in the refrigerator.
- Create the slushy: In a blender, combine the ice and the lemonade. Blend until you achieve a smooth, slushy consistency. Add fresh mint or basil now if you like, and blend briefly.
- Serve immediately: Pour the slushy mixture into glasses. If desired, top with a sprig of mint/basil. Enjoy your incredibly refreshing drink!
Notes
- For an extra fruity kick, use a blend of watermelon varieties.
- Adjust the sugar syrup to your personal preference; less sugar makes for a tarter drink.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon, a small watermelon wedge, or a sprig of mint for a beautiful presentation. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Adjust the sugar syrup to your personal preference; less sugar makes for a tarter drink.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon, a small watermelon wedge, or a sprig of mint for a beautiful presentation. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.