Watermelon-Strawberry Slush

By Florence Fabricant

Watermelon-Strawberry Slush
Craig Lee for The New York Times
Total Time
5 minutes
Rating
5(101)
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Perhaps watermelon fans already know that a chilled wedge is not the only way to enjoy it. What about drinking it instead? Here, watermelon and strawberries are blended with a little sugar, lemon juice and a healthy glug of rum or vodka. Leave the spirits out if you're serving teetotalers or children. Paper umbrella optional.

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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings
  • 1cup hulled fresh strawberries
  • 1½cups cubed, seeded watermelon
  • 1 to 3tablespoons sugar, to taste
  • 3tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1cup ice cubes
  • ¼cup vodka or white rum (optional)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

177 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 29 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 24 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 7 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place all ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses, and serve.

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eleni

A recommendation: If you have space in your freezer, freeze the cubed watermelon rather than watering-down the taste by using ice cubes.

Eleanor

I make strawberry and watermelon juice frequently. People love it.

I use organic strawberries and keep them unhulled and frozen as a staple. I add a few to my cold watermelon and turn on the vitamix. Simple, delicious and refreshing. No added sugar.

ChrisW

I agree. No added sugar. I muddled some fresh basil into the glass!

san

I used lime juice instead of lemon which worked for me

clee

Had some strawberry Malibu that needed used and went perfectly

Peter

I think this recipe would be improved by the adding fresh mint or basil to the blender.

amy

My strawberries were in the tart side and watermelon wasn’t as sweet as I’d hoped so I added simple syrup and coconut rum to sweeten.

san

I used lime juice instead of lemon which worked for me

Michael S.

I used White Lightning moonshine and it was excellent. Tasted like a daiquiri.

lg

made this for a crowd so I had to quadruple the recipe and took the advice of the others and didn't use as much sugar and it was a hit. Very refreshing and delicious! Will make again.

EleanorJ

This is also great with tequila.

Sam

Exactly my thought!

eleni

A recommendation: If you have space in your freezer, freeze the cubed watermelon rather than watering-down the taste by using ice cubes.

ChrisW

I agree. No added sugar. I muddled some fresh basil into the glass!

andy z

what's the yield on this recipe?

Rachael

It says 2 servings.

Eleanor

I make strawberry and watermelon juice frequently. People love it.

I use organic strawberries and keep them unhulled and frozen as a staple. I add a few to my cold watermelon and turn on the vitamix. Simple, delicious and refreshing. No added sugar.

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