Watermelon Cucumber Slush Recipe

Learn how to make the best homemade Watermelon Cucumber Slush with this easy mocktail recipe. The perfect alcohol-free summer refresher blending sweet watermelon with crisp cucumber and zesty lime. This non-alcoholic drink is ideal for hot days, garden parties, and anyone wanting a hydrating, vitamin-packed virgin cocktail.

Difficulty:

Beginner

Prep Time:

10 mins

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Serves:

2 mocktails

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">400g seedless watermelon, cubed</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 medium cucumber (about 200g), peeled and chopped</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">30ml fresh lime juice</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">15ml honey or agave syrup</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">250g crushed ice, plus extra for serving</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">60ml sparkling water (optional)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">6-8 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Watermelon and cucumber slices for garnish</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Pinch of salt (optional)</li></ul>

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Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Blender</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Fine mesh strainer (optional)</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Tall glasses or mason jars</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Citrus juicer</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Chill all your ingredients in advance – cold ingredients will create a better-textured slush and prevent it from separating too quickly when served. If time allows, place your serving glasses in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before preparing the mocktail.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>Place the watermelon cubes in your blender and pulse until smooth. The natural water content in watermelon creates a juice-like consistency almost immediately. For a sweeter drink, choose watermelon with a deep red color and fragrant aroma, indicating optimal ripeness.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Add the chopped cucumber, fresh lime juice, honey or agave, mint leaves, and a tiny pinch of salt (if using) to the blender. The salt enhances the watermelon's natural sweetness without making the drink taste salty, while mint's essential oils will release during blending to create aromatic complexity.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Add the crushed ice and blend until smooth and slushy. The ideal consistency should be thick enough to hold a spoon upright but thin enough to sip through a straw. If too thick, add a splash of cold water; if too thin, add more ice and briefly blend again.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove any cucumber or watermelon pulp (though the pulp contains beneficial fiber). This step is optional and depends on your texture preference.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Pour the slush into your chilled glasses. For a fizzy variation, fill glasses only ⅔ full and top with sparkling water, gently stirring once to integrate without losing carbonation.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Garnish with fresh watermelon wedges, cucumber slices, and mint sprigs. For an elegant presentation, thread small watermelon cubes and cucumber pieces onto cocktail skewers to rest across the glass rim.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>Serve immediately with a straw and small spoon. The slush will begin to separate and melt within 10-15 minutes, so timing is important. Give a quick stir before drinking to recombine any separated elements and enjoy the perfectly balanced flavors of sweet watermelon and refreshing cucumber.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Watermelon Cucumber Slush Recipe?

This refreshing mocktail combines seedless watermelon, cucumber, fresh lime juice, honey or agave syrup, crushed ice, optional sparkling water, mint leaves, and garnishes. A tiny pinch of salt is optional to enhance the watermelon's natural sweetness.

How to make Watermelon Cucumber Slush Recipe at home?

Learn how to make Watermelon Cucumber Slush Recipe at home by blending chilled watermelon cubes until smooth, adding cucumber, lime juice, sweetener, mint and ice. Blend until slushy, then strain if desired for smoother texture. Pour into chilled glasses, optionally top with sparkling water, garnish with watermelon, cucumber and mint, and serve immediately.

Can I prepare this watermelon slush in advance for a party?

You can blend the watermelon and cucumber mixture up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate, but add ice just before serving. The freshly blended texture deteriorates quickly, so for best results, keep the fruit mixture cold and blend with ice when guests arrive.

Is there a way to make this mocktail less sweet for adults?

Absolutely! Skip the added sweetener and increase the lime juice to 45ml for a more sophisticated tart profile. Adding a few slices of jalapeño during blending creates an interesting sweet-heat balance, while a splash of cucumber-infused water dilutes sweetness.

What's the best type of cucumber to use in refreshing summer drinks?

English cucumbers (also called hothouse cucumbers) are ideal for drinks as they have thin, edible skins, minimal seeds, and a sweeter flavour. Persian cucumbers also work wonderfully. For maximum refreshment, refrigerate cucumbers for at least 2 hours before using.

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