Melon Lime Slushy

Name: Melon Lime Slushy
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups diced honeydew, cantaloupe or watermelon; ¼ cup fresh lime juice, plus more to taste; ½ cup sugar, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish; ½ cup silver tequila or mezcal (optional)

A refreshing frozen drink made with sweet melon, zesty lime, and aromatic thyme. This versatile slushy can be made with any type of melon and optionally spiked with tequila or mezcal for an adult beverage.

6 servings

1 hr 15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•6 cups diced honeydew, cantaloupe or watermelon
•¼ cup fresh lime juice, plus more to taste
•½ cup sugar, plus more to taste
•1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
•½ cup silver tequila or mezcal (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1.
Spread melon pieces on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze until just hard, about 1 hour.
60 min
2.
Transfer melon pieces to a food processor and add lime juice, sugar, thyme, 1/2 cup water and tequila, if desired. Pulse until smooth and slushy, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Add water if you prefer a thinner consistency. Add lime juice and sugar to taste.
10 min
3.
Divide among serving glasses and garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve immediately with spoons, or let melt slightly to serve as a drink
5 min