This Watermelon Mint Slush is for all of those people that think it's hard to stay hydrated on those long, hot days of summer. Light, refreshing and delicious.
I hope you are enjoying your summer! I don't know about you, but I really love the idea of not having a hard schedule every day.
It's nice to be able to go to the pool, a friend's house or the beach and just kind of roll with it.
This watermelon mint slush recipe is so incredibly easy to make that not too much time is needed.
If you are looking for some more healthy treats for the summer, you will love this Blackberry Basil Slush, Pina Colada Popsicles, Mocha Popsicles, Chocolate Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream and Matcha Coconut Ice Cream!
Why You Should Make This Watermelon Mint Slush
It's also hard to stay hydrated in the summer. It's so hard which is strange since it's really hot out. But because it's so hot, we are sweating more and need more electrolytes and hydration.
I am absolutely not saying that this refreshing and delicious Watermelon Mint Slush should take the place of water by any means. Water is absolutely necessary and we need to drink a good amount of it.
This fun slush just adds some more flavor and man is it tasty!
The only sugar in here is natural sugar from the watermelon. It's naturally sweet which is perfect. You can also go ahead and add a little sparkling water if you want some bubbles.
Recipe Tips
How adorable are these little personal sized watermelons? When I saw them at Trader Joe's I knew they would make the cutest little bowl/cup for this slush!
And you can make them as a cocktail for the adults or without the alcohol for kids or anyone else.
A splash of vodka and you will feel like you are at happy hour at a beach resort. Fun and tropical, even when you are home on the couch (like me).
Either way they are super delicious and refreshing. And no added sugar is necessary. These drinks are healthy, low calorie and have the cutest presentation ever!
They are great for parties and cook outs and the kids love drinking out of the watermelon "cups"! Honestly, whatever extra steps are needed for kids to eat and drink their fruits and veggies, I am in.
The best part of these is that they are so simple to prepare, even your kids could make them. They might look fancy but only you and I have to know how ridiculously easy they are to make.
I like to make pitchers for parties and cookouts. Be prepared to make more because they go fast!
Before you know it, you are running back to the grocery store for more watermelon!
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Watermelon Mint Slush
Ingredients
- 1 personal sized watermelon cubed (approximately 2 cups)
- juice from 1 lime
- 2 cups of ice
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves torn
- ½ cup vodka optional
Instructions
- Slice a small, personal sized watermelon is half and spoon out watermelon.
- Put watermelon and lime juice into blender and process on medium. It will turn to liquid very quickly.
- Add ice. Less ice will make it more liquid-y, more ice will make it thicker.
- Add mint and vodka (if using) and blend again until desired consistency.
- Pour and serve with more fresh mint. Enjoy!
Julia
Watermelon is my favorite in the summer. I love adding it to drink. Mint and watermelon sound perfect together.
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled
Such a great idea, I love watermelon and serving it inside a watermelon is such a cute idea! 🙂
lauren.kelly
Thanks Jenn!!
Marly
What an adorable way of serving this yummy slushy! Yumm!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Marly!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic
Mmmm! Watermelon slushes sound like a perfect way to stay hydrated during the summer. My boys would love drinking out of the watermelon shells!
lauren.kelly
My boys loved them Kirsten!
Nutmeg Nanny
This looks amazing! Those pictures look fantastic too!
lauren.kelly
Aw thank you Brandi!!
kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox
This looks so refreshing...and I currently have broken the record for the most mint grown in a suburban neighborhood. I need to use it and this is perfect. I love that you served it in the watermelon!
lauren.kelly
Hey Kellie, send some mint my way! 😉
Anna @ Garnish with Lemon
We'll probably start travel baseball next year, and I think I'll probably need one of these (spiked, of course) after all of the running around from practices to games! Soooo refreshing...
lauren.kelly
I really love baseball Anna! It's definitely a commitment though! 🙂
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
I love that you served this in the watermelon! So adorable!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Kim! Aren't they so cute??
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen
Love this idea! Love the booze too!
lauren.kelly
LOL! Thanks Val!
Brenda@SugarFreeMom
That photo looks luscious!!!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Brenda! XO
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
I actually have a watermelon in my kitchen right now that I bought with plans to do something similar. Great minds think alike! 🙂
lauren.kelly
I'm not surprised Lauren 😉
Meseidy
This just screams summer! I need this!
lauren.kelly
Come on over Meseidy!! 🙂
The Food Hunter
I love the idea! How fun.
lauren.kelly
Thank you 🙂
Rebecca {foodie with family}
I'll take two, please! I bet this is so refreshing on a hot day!
lauren.kelly
I wish you lived closer Rebecca so we could drink them together!!
Ginny McMeans
haha! This is a lot of fun. First I liked the lime addition and then I saw the vodka. Yep, it is all good!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Ginny!