Watermelon Slushies
Watermelon Slushies
Looking for a refreshing drink to cool off in the summer heat? This recipe is easy and fun to make with the family. This recipe is courtesy of America's Test Kitchen.
Prep Time
2
hours
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
6
Total time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 5 cup 1-inch seedless watermelon pieces
- 1/4 cup lime juice, squeezed from 2 limes
- 2 tablespoon simple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
- On large plate, spread 5 cups of watermelon pieces into single layer.
- Place in freezer and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
- Add lime juice, simple syrup, salt, and remaining 5 cups unfrozen watermelon to a blender jar.
- Place lid on top of the blender and hold the lid firmly in place with folded dish towel.
- Turn on the blender and process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Then stop the blender.
- Add frozen watermelon pieces to the blender.
- Replace lid on top of the blender and hold the lid firmly in place with a folded dish towel.
- Turn on blender and process until thick and slushy, and no large chunks remain, about 30 to 60 seconds.
- Stop blender.
- Pour into glasses.
- Serve immediately