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Melon Lime Slushy

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Melon Lime SlushyKate Mathis

This frosty drink is as refreshing as frozen lemonade but has the added lushness of summer melon. Fresh thyme gives the fruit’s sweetness some grown-up dimension.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

6 cups diced honeydew, cantaloupe or watermelon
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus more to taste
1/2 cup sugar, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup silver tequila or mezcal (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Spread melon pieces on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze until just hard, about 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Transfer melon pieces to a food processor and add lime juice, sugar, thyme, 1/2 cup water and tequila, if desired. Pulse until smooth and slushy, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Add water if you prefer a thinner consistency. Add lime juice and sugar to taste.

    Step 3

    Divide among serving glasses and garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve immediately with spoons, or let melt slightly to serve as a drink

Nutrition Per Serving

257 calories per serving
0 g fat
50 g carbs
2 g fiber
1 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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