The Ultimate Sunshine Sip: My Watermelon Slushy Recipe
If you're dreaming of something refreshing, vibrant, and a little tropical to beat the summer heat, this Watermelon Slushy is your answer. It’s cool, juicy, and brimming with sunny vibes - whether you're lounging poolside, hosting weekend brunch, or simply looking for a beautiful alcohol-free option that feels just as celebratory.
This isn't just any frozen drink. It’s functional hydration - a blend of whole food goodness that delivers flavour and nourishment with every sip.
Why You’ll Love It
This slushy is made with just four simple ingredients:
Frozen and fresh watermelon
Raw coconut water
Fresh lime juice
A drizzle of raw honey
Together, they create a silky, icy, and lightly sweet drink that’s a total crowd-pleaser for adults and the kiddos.
The Nutritional Glow-Up
Frozen Watermelon: Naturally hydrating and high in fibre, frozen watermelon gives the slushy its creamy texture while supporting digestion and fullness. It’s also rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant known for skin protection and anti-inflammatory benefits - perfect for sunny days.
Raw Coconut Water: A natural electrolyte powerhouse, coconut water helps replenish minerals like potassium and magnesium, keeping you hydrated and energised without any added sugars or artificial ingredients.
Fresh Lime Juice: Bright and zesty, freshly squeeze lime juice adds a dose of vitamin C to support your immune system and collagen production - plus, it balances the natural sweetness of the fruit beautifully for a tart flavour.
Raw Honey: Just a touch of raw honey provides trace enzymes and antimicrobial properties, making this slushy just sweet enough without spiking your blood sugar.
When to Serve It
As a poolside refresher
The perfect mocktail when you're not drinking
A fun and nourishing afternoon treat for the kids
A chic, no-fuss option for entertaining that looks gorgeous in a glass with a lime wheel and/or sprig of mint
This Watermelon Slushie is more than just pretty—it’s practical wellness in a glass. Blended in under a minute, it’s your go-to for tropical feels, nourishing ingredients, and pure summer joy.
Recipe
Makes 4 slushies in 15 minutes (+ 4 hours of pre-freezing time).
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup non-frozen watermelon chopped into small chunks
5 cup frozen watermelon chopped into small chunks
1/4 cup raw coconut water
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, about 1-2 whole limes juiced
1 tablespoon raw honey
Garnish: lime wheels, watermelon triangles, springs of mint
METHOD
Chop watermelon into small pieces. Add 1/2 cup to a container and put in refrigerator, not to be frozen. Add the rest to a freezer bag, and lay flat in the freezer for at least 4 hours until frozen.
Once watermelon is frozen, make a 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice (1-2 limes juiced). Tip: before juicing, firmly roll the lime around the counter with your hand to release its juice.
Add the honey, lime juice, and coconut water together, and mix.
Time to blend. Using a high powered blender like a Vitamix is recommended. Add the non-frozen watermelon first to the blender, which makes it easier to blend. Then add the frozen watermelon to the blender. (The smaller the pieces the easier to blend.)
Next, add the coconut water, lime, honey mixture and blend.
When it's well blended and has a slushy texture, it’s ready. Time will vary depending on your blender.
Pour slushy mixture directly into clear cups and garnish each drink with one lime wheel, a watermelon triangle, and a sprig of mint. If you have mini watermelons, you can use these scooped out for cups too! Just make sure to cut the bottom a bit so it lays flat.
Use a spoon, or wide straw to enjoy!
