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

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

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.

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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

1. Put all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
2. 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.
With the vodka added it is 50 oz plus the ice.

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