Watermelon Coconut Lime Slushie
This refreshing treat is great to have on hot days and for frozen cocktails made of fresh fruit. This recipe also incorporates an easy way to make your own watermelon juice. Whether this is a fun frozen treat on a hot day or a nice dessert after a meal, you'll enjoy the refreshing fruity flavor.
Equipment
- Blender
- Cheesecloth
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Watermelon Slushie
- 1 tbsp Sweetner (optional replacements - honey or maple syrup)
- 4 cups Frozen Watermelon (approximately 3/4 of a small seedless watermelon)
- 1/2 cup Watermelon Juice (add more if needed for smoother blending)
- 1 medium Lime (juiced)
- 1/3 cup Coconut Milk (light)
Watermelon Juice
- 1 small Seedless Watermelon (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Cut the seedless watermelons in half, scooping out rounded piece with a tablespoon or cut into cubes with knives.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange pieces of watermelon evenly.
- Place in freezer until piece are firm for 3-4 hours.
- While you wait for the watermelon pieces to freeze, you can start on your fresh watermelon juice.
- With the remaining half of the seedless watermelon, scoop out the fruit into the blender and blend on high.
- Blend until smooth and add water as needed to ensure mixture is a smooth puree.
- If you don't want too much pulp in the watermelon juice, place a cheesecloth over a pitcher and strain the watermelon juice. After pouring, gather the pulp in the center of the cloth and squeeze out additional juices.
- Once juice is ready to store, pour into a mason jar and seal with an air-tight lid that can be stored for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Once the frozen watermelon piece is ready, combine all ingredients with 4 cups of watermelon juice (yield equal to the recipe) and blend on low until smooth.
- It's recommended to use a silicone spatula to push the thicker parts down to the bottom.
- After blending, try a taste and add additional flavors as desired. If you want it sweeter just add some more coconut milk or add some lime for a touch of citrus.
- Once you achieve the desired taste, blend to combine ingredients.
- Serve with a lime wheel or wedge garnish and enjoy!
Notes
If you want to skip a step, you can buy watermelon juice in some grocery stores but I totally recommend making your own fresh juice. Making your own watermelon juice also gives you the option to choose whether you want pulp in your juice for your own personal preference.
If you're looking to create a frozen cocktail, you can use vodka or rum and opt for a flavored liquor to make your drink even sweeter.
