Description
Cool watermelon slushie mocktail delivers refreshing summer vibes with blended fruit, mint, and crushed ice. Mexican-inspired drink promises crisp, invigorating pleasure that cools anyone seeking delightful liquid relaxation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ⅔ cups (1.34 liters) watermelon, cubed
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) strawberries, frozen sliced
- ½ cup (100 grams) sugar, granulated
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) lime juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Fruit Preparation: Meticulously remove watermelon rind and seeds, then dice into uniform cubes. Spread in a single layer across a baking sheet, ensuring no piece overlaps.
- Freezing Process: Completely solidify watermelon cubes in the freezer for 4-6 hours or overnight until thoroughly crystallized, creating an ideal slushy foundation.
- Blending Setup: Position a high-powered blender and gather fresh lime juice, sugar, and remaining ingredients. Strategically arrange components for efficient mixing.
- Initial Blending: Load frozen watermelon cubes into the blender with lime juice and sugar. Initiate low-speed pulses to break down initial frozen chunks, creating a smooth base texture.
- Complete Mixture: Incorporate remaining frozen watermelon and strawberries. Pulse intermittently, adding minimal water to facilitate seamless blending. Adjust consistency by manipulating pulse intensity and liquid quantity.
- Flavor Calibration: Taste and refine the slushie’s profile, incrementally balancing sweetness with additional sugar or lime juice until achieving a harmonious flavor spectrum.
- Presentation: Elegantly transfer the vibrant mocktail into chilled glasses. Embellish with a delicate watermelon triangle garnish and playful paper straw for visual appeal.
- Serving Recommendation: Consume immediately for optimal temperature and texture. Alternatively, store covered in the freezer, with consumption suggested within 2-3 hours to maintain peak quality.
Notes
- Freeze Strategically: Space watermelon cubes individually on the baking sheet to prevent clumping and ensure even, quick freezing.
- Blending Technique: Start with low-speed pulses to break down frozen chunks, gradually increasing speed for smoother consistency.
- Balance Flavor Precisely: Taste and adjust sweetness incrementally, adding sugar or lime juice in small amounts to achieve perfect tangy-sweet profile.
- Serve Quickly: Enjoy the slushie immediately after blending to maintain optimal texture and prevent excessive melting.
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg