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Glass of watermelon slushie with a spoon inside, garnished with a small watermelon wedge, set against a dark background.

Watermelon Slushie

A refreshing watermelon slushie that bursts with juicy, icy sweetness, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 136
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 7 cups seedless watermelon cubed frozen
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar adjustable to taste
  • 5 tablespoons water for the simple syrup
  • 1 large lemon juiced or 2 small lemons

Method
 

  1. Place cubed watermelon in a single layer on a wax paper or parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours or overnight.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and allow to cool completely.
  3. Add the frozen watermelon cubes and the cooled simple syrup to a high-powered blender. Puree until smooth and creamy.
  4. Portion the slushie into glasses, serve immediately, and enjoy!

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

This watermelon slushie is the ultimate summer treat with its refreshing taste and icy texture. You can adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of sugar depending on how ripe the watermelon is.

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