Watermelon Slush

Watermelon blended with lime and ice.

Blended · Highball · Medium · about 3 minutes · alcohol-free

Ingredients

• 150 ml Watermelon juice
• 15 ml Fresh lime juice
• 10 ml Sugar syrup
• Watermelon wedge (garnish)

Method

1. Pour 150 ml watermelon juice into the blender
2. Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
3. Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the blender
4. Add ice
5. Blend
6. Pour
7. Garnish

Tip

Freeze the watermelon cubes first.

About the Watermelon Slush

The frozen family. Blended drinks became popular as electric blenders reached bars from the 1930s. El Floridita in Havana was famous for its frozen daiquiris, and in 1971 Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez invented the frozen margarita machine. These drinks are all about texture, so use plenty of ice and blend until smooth.

Watermelon Slush FAQ

What's in a Watermelon Slush?

150 ml watermelon juice, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, garnished with watermelon wedge.

Does a Watermelon Slush contain alcohol?

No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.

Should I shake or stir a Watermelon Slush?

Neither. Blend it with ice until smooth.

What glass do you serve a Watermelon Slush in?

A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.