Ingredients
4 cups fresh watermelon cubes (frozen for best results)
3 oz Silver Tequila or Vodka
2 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
1 oz Agave nectar or simple syrup
1 cup Ice cubes (optional, if using fresh fruit)
Fresh mint for garnish
Lime wheels for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Place the liquid ingredients including the tequila (or vodka), lime juice, and agave nectar into the Ninja blender pitcher first to ensure smooth processing.
Step 2: Add the watermelon cubes on top of the liquid base. If the watermelon is not frozen, add the optional cup of ice at this stage.
Step 3: Secure the lid and select the 'Frozen Drink' or 'Slushie' setting. If your model doesn't have these, blend on high for 30-45 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth.
Step 4: Check the consistency of your ninja slushie recipes alcohol. If it is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or lime juice and pulse. If too thin, add more frozen fruit.
Step 5: Pour the slushie into chilled glasses immediately and garnish with a fresh lime wheel and a sprig of mint.
Step 6: Serve immediately before the alcohol begins to melt the fine ice crystals.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, simply replace the spirit with sparkling water or extra watermelon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks & Holiday Treats
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
