Description
This Watermelon Lemon Slushie turns two summer staples into one refreshing frozen drink. Fresh watermelon and bright lemon juice blend into a smooth, icy treat that hits every time. You need just five minutes and a blender to make this light, hydrating slushie.
Ingredients
3 cups frozen watermelon cubes (seedless)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
1 cup ice cubes
1/4 cup cold water (add more as needed)
Instructions
1. Cut seedless watermelon into cubes and freeze them for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Add the frozen watermelon cubes into a high-speed blender.
3. Pour in the fresh lemon juice and add lemon zest.
4. Add honey or simple syrup and ice cubes.
5. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until smooth and thick.
6. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon as needed.
7. Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
Freeze the watermelon cubes ahead of time for the best thick slushie texture.
Use fresh lemon juice — bottled juice gives a flat, dull flavor.
Add cold water one tablespoon at a time only if the blender struggles.
Garnish with a thin lemon slice or small watermelon wedge for a fun look.
Swap honey with agave syrup to keep it fully vegan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (12 oz)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg