Melon Lime Slushy

Melon Lime Slushy
Melon Lime Slushy
This frosty drink is as refreshing as frozen lemonade but has the added lushness of summer melon. Fresh thyme gives the fruitÂ’s sweetness some grown-up dimension.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Tequila Alcoholic Cantaloupe Honeydew Watermelon Summer Self Drink
  • 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 Spread melon pieces on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze until just hard, about 1 hour. 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. Divide among serving glasses and garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve immediately with spoons, or let melt slightly to serve as a drink 257 calories per serving, 0 g fat, 50 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Self

Preparation Spread melon pieces on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze until just hard, about 1 hour. 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. Divide among serving glasses and garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve immediately with spoons, or let melt slightly to serve as a drink 257 calories per serving, 0 g fat, 50 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Self