Blueberry Watermelon Freeze
Inspired by Italian ices, this slushy, retro creation is so thick you can eat it from a spoon or sip it from a tall, frosty glass.
Serves: 2 person(s) Change
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Extra Time: 45 mins
(for pre-freezing watermelon)
Yield: 2 x 1-cup servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup peeled and seedless red watermelon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, frozen *
- 3/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup apple juice concentrate
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 sprig fresh mint, for garnish (optional)
Directions:
In a blender, combine the frozen melon, berries, ginger, juice concentrate, and lime juice. Add 1/4 cup water. Blend until it is icy and fine-textured, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender two to three times.
Pour it into 2 wide glasses, garnish with mint and serve, accompanied by spoons.
Tips:
* Can pre-freeze peeled, cut-up watermelon in a resealable plastic bag.