5.0 from 6 votes
Melon & Mint Slushie
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
15 mins
Freeze Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 127 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 7 cups honeydew, chopped (1,190 grams)
- 5 oz vodka
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 oz lime juice
- 6 prigs fresh mint
Instructions
- Add water and sugar to a small pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat, add 4 of the mint sprigs, and cover for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the mint sprigs and discard.
- Add honeydew, simple syrup, lime juice, and fresh mint leaves from 2 remaining mint sprigs to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth, then pour into a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, remove from freezer and scrape using a fork or spoon. Spread evenly into pan and freeze for another hour.
- Scrape the mixture again using a fork or spoon, then scoop into serving glasses. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- For a more granita-like consistency, decrease the amount of vodka to 4 oz and scrape the melon mixture every 30 minutes while freezing.
- These can be made kid friendly, just skip the vodka. Be sure you use a touch of honey in its place to help keep the granita from freezing solid.
Nutrition Information
Serving
8oz
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Sodium
27mg
(1%)
Potassium
348mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8oz | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.