WATERMELON SLUSHY

Watermelon Slushy image

Provided by Food Network

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1 small watermelon, peeled and cut into cubes (about 7 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Tequila or bourbon, for serving, optional
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish, optional
Lime wedges, for serving, optional
Salt, for the rim, optional
1 cup sugar

Steps:

Put the watermelon cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Freeze until frozen.
Add the frozen watermelon to a food processor. Add the Simple Syrup and 1/2 cup water and blend. Scrape down the sides and continue to blend until smooth.
Serve as is, or add tequila or bourbon and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Or wet the rim of the glasses with the lime wedges and dip in salt if desired. Or add a squeeze of lime juice.
Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.