Ahhh! Summer is back again… Aren’t you feeling dehydrated and exhausted? Well I am… And frankly speaking there is nothing better than sipping on a refreshing slushie on a summer’s day. So, presenting sweet, energising and refreshing drinks for this summer – put your apron on and let’s beat the heat in ten easy steps.
INGREDIENTS
WATERMELON-LIME
- 1 6-to 7-lb. Watermelon
- Simple syrup (2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt)
- Zest of 2 limes
- Juice of 4 limes (about 1/2 cup total)
HONEYDEW-GINGER-MINT
- 2 4-lb. Honeydew Melons
- Simple syrup (2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt)
- 2 tbsp. fresh grated ginger
- 4 sprigs fresh mint
CANTALOUPE-BASIL
- 1 6-lb. Cantaloupe (Rock Melon)
- Simple syrup (2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt)
- 2 large sprigs fresh basil
DIRECTIONS- (You Can Use For All Three Slushies)
- First up, remove the skin and seeds from the melons (pick any one from the above)
- Second, cut the melon into 2-inch pieces (make sure you are left with approx. 4 pounds total).
- Third, to make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, mix 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of water, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Fourth, bring to a boil.
- Fifth, reduce heat and simmer (don’t stir) until the sugar completely dissolves – 2 to 3 minutes.
- Sixth, remove from the heat and stir in the flavourings (everything but the melon) and then let cool completely.
- Seventh, strain into a small bowl or measuring cup.
- Eighth, in a blender, mix the ingredients in two batches; mix half the puree with half the melon.
- Ninth, strain the puree into a metal loaf pan or square pan; repeat with remaining syrup and melon in a similar manner. Finally, cover and freeze until set for about 8 hours.
- Tenth, when ready to serve, using a fork, scrape the surface of the melon ice to create large flakes. Then, transfer the melon ice flakes into glasses, top with a splash of soda water, and serve with additional fruit, if desired.