Can I add alcohol to watermelon slushy?
Yes, you can totally add alcohol to make this an adult beverage. The traditional liquor to add to a watermelon slushy is vodka, but feel free to experiment with your preferred liquor.
How to pick a good watermelon?
There are a few ways to tell if a watermelon is ripe:
If you hold it against your belly and give it a pat, you should feel a good thump against your belly.The webbing should be larger. Smaller and tighter webbing means it was picked too soon and will not be as sweet.The underside spot where the watermelon sat on the ground should be large and yellow or gold, not small or white.It should smell slightly sweet.It should feel heavy for its size.Rounder is better than elongated.
How to Freeze Watermelon Cubes
Place your cubed watermelon in a single layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer. Once frozen, remove cubed watermelon and place into a ziplock bag before then returning back to the freezer. Cut watermelon stored in the freezer should last for up to 3 months.
Can I use fresh watermelon that isn’t frozen?
You absolutely can! You will need to add in approximately 1 to 2 cups of ice cubes to your mix and double the sugar and lime juice to prevent the slushy’s flavor from being diluted. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious summer beverage recipes:
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Watch the video below where Caytlin will walk you through how to pick out the perfect watermelon as well as how to cut it. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes. Watch the video below where Caytlin will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes. Δ Δ
