Light and refreshing, you're going to be sipping on this Boozy Watermelon-Strawberry Slush all summer long! Made with real fruit and tequila, this easy, frozen cocktail will definitely be your new party fave!
Now, I'm not much of a tequila drinker (I overdid it one time and paid the price!), but tequila in this boozy slush cocktail is out of this world! I kid you not, you will be loving this adult beverage! I used Herradura Tequila because that's what my hubby drinks. But, you can use whatever tequila you have on hand.
I used a small, round, seedless watermelon for this recipe. It was incredibly sweet on the inside!
FUN FACT: Did you know seedless watermelons are not completely seed free? There are some small, almost transparent, seeds in the melon that are completely edible. Read more at: Gardening Know How: Information About Seedless Watermelon Seeds
Ingredients you'll need for this Boozy Watermelon-Strawberry Slush
You won't believe how easy this boozy cocktail is to make! Just seven ingredients (plus extra ice) thrown into the blender for a perfect adult beverage!
- Small round, seedless watermelon
- Frozen strawberries
- Simple syrup
- Tequila (your choice)
- Lime juice
- Fresh mint
- Jalapeño pepper
- Ice cubes
How to make this boozy, frozen cocktail
- Cut the watermelon in half and scoop out the fruit. Cube the watermelon and set aside.
- Make a simple syrup using equal parts water and sugar. Heat in a small saucepan until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Remove from stove and let cool.
- Place all of the ingredients into a high-powered blender (or food processor) and purée until smooth.
- Pour into individual cocktail glasses and top with melon balls and mint leaves on toothpicks. Extra lime wedges are optional on the side!
Throw all of the ingredients into a high-powered blender and purée until smooth. Add extra ice cubes to make it thicker and icier if desired.
Tips and tricks
- You can either freeze the watermelon cubes or strawberries. Either will work. I had a bag of frozen strawberries from Trader Joe's in my freezer so I opted to use those.
- If you like your cocktails boozier, feel free to add more tequila! Not judging!
- I made these pretty little toothpick garnishes using balled melon and sprigs of mint. You can leave it off, or just garnish with lime wedges.
- I used the leftover mixture to make boozy popsicles! Didn't change a thing, just filled up my popsicle molds with the leftover mix. These pops were so delish as a boozy treat the next night!
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Boozy Watermelon-Strawberry Slush
Light and refreshing, you're going to be sipping on this Boozy Watermelon-Strawberry Slush all summer long! Made with real fruit and tequila, this easy, frozen cocktail will definitely be your new party fave!
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 drinks 1x
Ingredients
- 4 cups seedless watermelon
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 4 ounces simple syrup
- 6 ounces Tequila (your choice)
- Juice from one lime
- 4 jalapeno slices (with seeds)
- ¾ cup fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes for thickening, if desired
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon in half and scoop out the fruit. Cube the watermelon and set aside.
- Make a simple syrup: Using equal parts water and sugar (¼ cup:¼ cup), place in a small saucepan on medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Remove from stove and let cool completely.
- Place all of the ingredients into a high-powered blender (or food processor) and purée until smooth.
- Pour into individual cocktail glasses and garnish with melon balls and mint leaves on toothpicks (optional). Or serve extra lime wedges on the side!
Notes
- You can either freeze the watermelon cubes or strawberries. Either will work. I had a bag of frozen strawberries from Trader Joe's in my freezer so I opted to use those.
- If you like your cocktails boozier, feel free to add more tequila! Not judging!
- I made these pretty little toothpick garnishes using balled melon and sprigs of mint. You can leave it off, or just garnish with lime wedges.
- I used the leftover mixture to make boozy popsicles! Didn't change a thing, just filled up my popsicle molds with the leftover mix. These pops were so delish as a boozy treat the next night!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 3 min
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 222
- Sugar: 27.5 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32.4 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Lisa Samuelson says
OMG! I can’t wait to make this slush this weekend! It looks so refreshing and “boozy!” I’m sure this will be a hit at my BBQ!
Asian Caucasian says
You will be sipping on this slush all summer long! It's so, so good and refreshing. Enjoy!