Sweet and juicy watermelon is the perfect summer fruit. Add a hint of mint and a touch of lemon and it freezes into summer perfection.
Once it’s frozen, I have a feeling it’d be good served with a splash of vodka for a grown-up treat.
- Watermelon, enough chunks to fill a 2 qt blender jar
- Juice of 1 or 2 lemons
- Mint Leaves
- Simple Syrup, 1/3 cup (or use corn syrup)
Cut into a fresh watermelon and enjoy that wonderful fragrance
Cut the watermelon into chunks and fill the blender container.
Add simple syrup.
Pour in the lemon juice.
Throw in a few mint leaves.
Puree just until it’s well-blended.
Chill the mixture until it’s very cold then pour it into your ice cream maker.
Freeze according to your machine’s instructions.
If you want it pretty, garnish with a melon ball and mint leaf. Enjoy!
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Wow…love all the BIG pictures here….so beautiful and refreshing! The watermelon looks absolutely refreshing. Would be so good for the summer. Thanks for sharing.
Have you ever considered straining the watermelon after having blended it? I’ve seen that done in frozen drinks before to remove the solids and I wonder if it would make for a smoother texture.
I like the chunkiness and texture so I didn’t strain but I’m sure it would work.
This looks beautiful and delicious! I love watermelon!