Watermelon Lemonade Slushy is the perfect summer drink to cool you off — sweet watermelon is pureed with fresh mint and lemonade and mixed with vodka (optional) to create a refreshing cocktail for happy hour, a party or relaxing in your backyard.
For the Fourth of July we decided that we need to create a summery cocktail to enjoy while watching the local parade. Watermelon Lemonade Slushy was the perfect drink and was so refreshing on a hot summer day. While this drink recipe has vodka in it you can easily omit that and create a slushy that the whole family can enjoy.
This recipe makes a pitcher which is perfect for a get together or party and you can easily put this drink together ahead of time and leave it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.
I enjoy eating watermelon the traditional way but enjoy finding new ways to use it. Last sumer we started using watermelon in drinks which became a big hit. If you grow mint in your garden this is one way to put it to good use. I never complain about having too much of something but mint is one of those herbs that grows and grows like a weed so finding ways to use it is always a plus.
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Watermelon Lemonade Slushy is the perfect summer drink to cool you off — sweet watermelon is pureed with fresh mint and lemonade and mixed with vodka (optional) to create a refreshing cocktail for happy hour, a party or relaxing in your backyard.
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cut into chunks
- 3 sprigs of fresh mint, stems removed
- 2 cups lemonade
- 10 oz vodka
- 2 cups crushed ice
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a pitcher and serve cold with extra ice and fresh mint for garnish.
Notes
Without the vodka it is equal to 40 oz of liquid. [br]With the vodka added it is 50 oz plus the ice.
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Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
July 18, 2014 at 9:09 pmI cannot wait for summer to try this. I just love it!
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Julia says
July 21, 2014 at 3:56 pmThanks Maureen!! It is hot here so its perfect this time of year!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
July 21, 2014 at 10:35 amAs opposed to Maureen, I am in the summertime right NOW. So it is wonderful refreshing drink.
Julia says
July 21, 2014 at 3:57 pmIt is hot here too-this drink is perfect!~
Ginny McMeans says
July 22, 2014 at 10:20 amYou little rascal! I have pinned this so I don’t lose it. Looks so refreshing!
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Julia says
July 22, 2014 at 12:39 pmThanks for pinning! 🙂
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
July 22, 2014 at 9:41 pmthis is just SO perfect for summer, i could definitely kick back with one of these right now. you can never go wrong with watermelon and vodka. saving this recipe to try, thanks for the post!
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Julia says
July 23, 2014 at 7:57 amThanks Thalia! I agree–it is perfect for summer and the hot months! Enjoy!
meg @ meg-in-training.com says
July 25, 2014 at 10:27 amThis looks delicious! I’ve been wondering how to make something like this but never found a recipe that looks this good!!! I’d love to have you link up to our monthly food recipe linkup- Good Food Friday!! Taking submissions for a week 🙂 http://ow.ly/zA1sm
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Julia says
July 25, 2014 at 3:24 pmHope you get to try it out!
Melanie Bauer says
May 28, 2015 at 1:06 pmThese look amazing, Julia – can’t wait to give them a try! PINNED!
Julia says
May 28, 2015 at 1:37 pmThanks! A great summer drink to sip on for sure!