Nebraska Watermelon Slush
A blended, semi-frozen drink of fresh watermelon and lime, a refreshing treat at Nebraska summer festivals and roadside produce stands.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 110 kcal
Equipment
- •Blender
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 110 kcal
- fat
- 0
- carbs
- 28
- protein
- 1
- calories
- 110
Instructions
- 1
Spread the cubed watermelon on a sheet pan. Freeze for at least 3 hours until solid.
- 2
Put the frozen watermelon cubes into a blender.
- 3
Add the lime juice and the sugar or honey if you are using it.
- 4
Blend until smooth and slushy. Add a few ice cubes if you need a thicker texture.
- 5
Taste the mixture. Add more sweetness or lime juice if desired.
- 6
Pour into glasses. Top with mint sprigs and serve immediately.
Chef's tips
Freeze the watermelon cubes well ahead of time. This gives the slush the right texture without needing extra ice that can water down the flavor.
Storage
Best served immediately; can be frozen for up to 1 hour before it separates.
Reheating
Not applicable; serve cold.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using unfrozen watermelon, which creates a thin, watery drink
- •Blending for too long, which can melt the slush into liquid
Serving suggestions
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