The official first day of summer is just a few days away, although it feels like summer reached Georgia weeks ago.
We hit the 100 degree mark in my little town, earlier this week. On hot days like these there’s nothing better than a sweet and refreshing Georgia grown watermelon. My family eats so much watermelon during the summer months, and I have a delicious Watermelon-Mint Slush that I like to make. It’s such a wonderfully refreshing drink that comes together in just a few minutes. I
Did I mention that this drink is incredibly refreshing? Watermelon is the perfect ingredient for juiced and blended drinks. It is naturally sweet, so you don’t have to add much sugar if any at all. Watermelon is mostly water and loaded with good-for-you stuff, making this Watermelon-Mint Slush essentially guilt-free.
This recipe is just 5 ingredients y’all! You can leave the mint out of this drink if you want, but I think it adds a wonderful freshness. I have a fair amount of mint growing in my herb garden right now, and use it whenever I can.
Ingredients:
- 5 cups diced seedless watermelon
- 10 ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons sugar, more or less depending on the sweetness of your watermelon
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, tough stems removed
Instructions:
Step 1: In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Add cold water as needed.
Step 2: Serve immediately. Pour into chilled glasses and enjoy!
Watermelon Mint Slush – Georgia’s Best Summertime Drink Contest
Ingredients
- 5 cups diced seedless watermelon
- 10 ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons sugar more or less depending on the sweetness of your watermelon Juice of
- 1 lime 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves tough stems removed
Instructions
- In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Add cold water as needed.
- Serve immediately. Pour into chilled glasses and enjoy!
I wonder who will win this. I’d love to see the entries and actually make a few of these. As for this watermelon mint slush, this is the perfect summer time drink.
I have mint in my garden and just picked up a watermelon. Can’t wait to try this!
Omg can we say yummy?!?! I so need to make this drink
I just love watermelon and this slushy sure does look refreshing. Mint and watermelon must really pack a great refreshing taste. I look forward to seeing some of the recipes that are created for the contest.
This looks like a nice summertime drink in the nonalcoholic category!
This is great to provide such as option to guests at a cookout party.
I have never made a drink using watermelon. I think I might give this drink competition a shot.
this watermelon mint slush drink looks SO refreshing–I’d love to have one right now. Can’t wait to see who wins the watermelon drink contest!
I love watermelon during the summer. This slush sounds so delicious and refreshing. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
This really sounds just perfect to sip this summer. Great idea to keep hydrated!
I love anything that involves watermelon & my goodness this looks absolutely delicious & mouth watering. I have never tried out a combination of mint with watermelon before & this is really a worthy stuff to try this summer!