Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon cubes, seeds removed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 7-Up or Sprite, for serving
Instructions
- Blend Watermelon: Place watermelon cubes in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth to create fresh watermelon juice.
- Strain Juice: Pour the blended watermelon through a fine strainer over a large bowl or a 9×13-inch glass baking dish to remove pulp, reserving the smooth juice.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir granulated sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the strained watermelon juice until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Freeze Mixture: Place the bowl or baking dish in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours. Every 45 minutes, stir the mixture with a fork to break up ice crystals and ensure a smooth slush texture.
- Serve: When ready, scrape the frozen watermelon mixture with a large spoon to create fluffy slush shavings. Fill glasses about three-quarters full with the slush, then add a splash of 7-Up or Sprite and stir gently. Garnish as desired and enjoy.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe, sweet watermelon for natural sweetness and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of your watermelon.
- You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a slightly different citrus twist.
- Stirring during freezing prevents large ice crystals and keeps the texture light and fluffy.
- For a boozy variation, add a splash of vodka or rum before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours (freezing time)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
