What could be more refreshing than the coolness of a good slushie, especially when you're in the grips of a blazing hot summer? I can't think of many things, save for a stiff gin and tonic or perhaps a well-made sorbet. This unique recipe combines several seemingly dissimilar ingredients. Sweet watermelon is blended with the cool, "green" flavor of cucumber and the refreshing palate-cleansing mint makes an appearance. Lime juice and a small amount of sweetener act as the background players here, but when all is combined, a very tasty (and healthy) drink is the result. This is naturally low fat, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free (as long as you use stevia or another natural sweetener like agave syrup or a little honey). Watermelon has been revealed to be a very good food to eat if you're trying to lose weight, so tip your glasses one more time and quaff liberally!
Watermelon/Cucumber Slushie
5 - 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into small chunks
¼ cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
2 - 3 tbsp. Truvia, or an equivalent amount of a natural sweetener
Pinch of kosher salt
3 - 4 cups ice cubes
Combine the first 6 ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. If you will not be needing the juice right away, it will keep nicely in a sealed container in the refrigerator for about 2 days.
Add the ice and process until it's smooth and slushy. You can make it as thick or as thin as you'd like. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Serves 3 - 4
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