Watermelon-Strawberry Slush

By Florence Fabricant

Watermelon-Strawberry Slush
Craig Lee for The New York Times
Total Time
5 minutes
Rating
5(124)
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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!

BJ

I am allergic to strawberries. Any suggestions for an alternate berry or fruit?

Bridget G

Rosé makes a nice substitute for the hard liquor...

Banshee

In the PNW the strawberries are over before the backyard watermelon comes in. Good organic frozen strawberries work great. I make basil simple syrup for drinks like this.

Dona

Was just thinking I’d have to pull a bag of my garden strawberries from the freezer forwhen the local watermelons are in the market…

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