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Refreshing Sparkling Watermelon Mint Lemonade Slushie

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A light, fizzy, and refreshing summer slushie combining ripe watermelon, fresh lemon juice, mint, and sparkling water for a perfect cool-down drink.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed (about 600g)
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (120ml)
  • 10–12 large fresh mint leaves, washed and roughly chopped
  • 1½ cups sparkling water, chilled (360ml)
  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup or honey (optional)
  • 2 cups crushed ice (480ml)

Instructions

  1. Cut the seedless watermelon into cubes, aiming for about 4 cups (600g). Remove any seeds if needed.
  2. Roll lemons on the counter to loosen juice, then squeeze out ½ cup (120ml) of fresh lemon juice using a citrus juicer or by hand. Strain if desired.
  3. Make simple syrup (optional): combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan (e.g., ¼ cup sugar and ¼ cup water), warm over low heat until sugar dissolves, then cool. Substitute honey or skip if watermelon is very sweet.
  4. In a blender, combine the watermelon cubes and crushed ice (about 2 cups or 480ml). Pulse until you get a slushie consistency—not too watery, but finely crushed.
  5. Pour in the lemon juice and simple syrup (or honey). Add chopped mint leaves. Pulse gently 2-3 times to mix and release mint aroma without bitterness.
  6. Pour in 1½ cups (360ml) chilled sparkling water and stir gently with a spoon. Do not blend after adding sparkling water to keep bubbles.
  7. Taste and adjust sweetness or texture by adding more syrup, lemon juice, sparkling water, or ice as needed. Pulse briefly if adding ice.
  8. Serve immediately in tall glasses, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint or a thin lemon wheel.

Notes

Avoid over-blending mint leaves to prevent bitterness. Use chilled ingredients and glasses for best texture. If no blender, crush ice manually and mix. Adjust sweetness to taste. Serve immediately to preserve fizz.

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