Refreshing Watermelon Vodka Slushie
A bright, icy, and effortlessly cooling summer drink made with fresh watermelon, vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. Perfect for casual gatherings and easy to whip up in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed and seeds removed
- 1 cup vodka (240 ml)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups ice cubes (about 300 grams)
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut about 4 cups (roughly 600 grams) of fresh watermelon into cubes, removing any seeds. Place them in the freezer for 30 minutes if you want an extra cold slushie.
- Squeeze 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of fresh lime juice using your citrus juicer. Set aside.
- In your blender, combine the frozen watermelon cubes, 1 cup (240 ml) vodka, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) simple syrup, and the fresh lime juice.
- Toss in 2 cups (about 300 grams) of ice cubes. For a smoother texture, crushed ice works best here.
- Pulse the blender first to break up the ice, then blend on high speed for about 30-45 seconds until the mixture is smooth and slushy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- If it’s too thick, add a splash of cold water or more vodka as preferred; if too thin, add a few more ice cubes and blend again briefly.
- Pour into chilled glasses, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and optionally a small watermelon wedge on the rim. Serve immediately.
Notes
Freeze watermelon cubes before blending for a colder, icier texture. Use quality vodka like Tito’s or Grey Goose for best flavor. Adjust sweetness by tasting before adding simple syrup. Pulse blender to avoid overheating and achieve better slush consistency. Serve immediately to maintain icy texture; re-blend if melted. For a mocktail, replace vodka with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 120150
- Sugar: 812
- Carbohydrates: 1015
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