On a hot summer’s day, there is nothing better than a cool refreshing drink. But, when you are a mom like me, you need a spiked drink too. This Watermelon Lemonade Vodka Slush is the perfect drink for a stressed and tired mom.
Believe it or not, one of my most popular drink recipes is my watermelon lemonade slushie. It is pretty popular during the summer months and when I share it, I always get family messaging me to make it.
Seriously. The last time I shared it I had 2 different family members message me that to make it for them. And I happily did because it’s easy, refreshing and oh so yummy. It’s probably one of my favorite watermelon recipes.
Now take that classic watermelon lemonade slushie and ad vodka to it! Oh yes. An after hours drink that is perfect for sweet summertime.
What is a Watermelon Lemonade Vodka Slush?
This boozy watermelon slush is kind of like a slushy you would get at a gas station except it’s spiked, and it’s made with fresh ingredients. The freshness of this slushy is what makes it so delicious. This easy drink recipe is very similar to my key lime slush as well!
Watermelon Lemonade Vodka Slush Ingredients
You don’t need a lot of ingredients for this recipe, and they are all fresh. Here is what you need:
- 8 cups fresh watermelon
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approx. 6 to 8 medium lemons)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups of ice cubes
- Water (may be needed depending on quality of watermelon)
Watermelon – Grab a big ole watermelon for this recipe. Want the perfect watermelon? Find one that has a nice sun spot on it. The sun spot means it has been sitting for awhile and should be nice and sweet. Also, try to grab a seedless watermelon to save time picking out the seeds.
Vodka – Any brand of vodka will work for your slushies. Pick your favorite vodka and you are all set.
Lemon juice – The lemon juice makes these slushies perfectly tangy with just the right amount of sweet from the watermelon.
Sugar – Any sugar will work for this recipe.
Can I Use Lemonade Instead?
Instead of using fresh lemons and sugar, you could always use lemonade. Keep in mind that your drink will not be made with fresh ingredients, so it may not have the same refreshing flavor. To use pre-made lemonade, take out the sugar and the lemon juice, and use 1 cup of lemonade instead.
How to Make a Boozy Watermelon Lemonade Vodka Slush
You can whip this boozy slush up in a jiffy. This is all you need to do:
- First, in a blender combine ice cubes, watermelon, lemon juice, sugar and vodka.
- Then, blend well and serve.
- Garnish with lemon slices if you choose!
Additional Tips
Just like any recipe, you may have to tweak this one just a little depending on your preference and the time of year. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
- Depending on the time of year that you decide to make this drink, you may need to add a bit of extra water to process your mix. We’ve found the watermelons to be much dryer heading towards the winter months.
- If you choose to garnish your glasses, don’t forget to put aside a few watermelon and lemon slices.
Can I Freeze this Watermelon Lemonade Vodka Slush
A slushy is honestly pretty hard to keep. You definitely don’t want to keep it in the fridge because it will melt and you will end up with a watery drink that has flavor, but no texture.
You can keep it in the freezer for a short period of time, but if you leave it overnight, the water will freeze and you will end up with a hard block of flavored ice. So, if you plan to only have it in there a couple hours, you could freeze it, but if you want it in there longer, it may be best just to wait unless you actually want to make this slush into ice cubes.
So, if you want to keep your slushy, but don’t want to drink it right away, I would suggest mixing all your ingredients except the ice and placing it in the fridge. When you are ready to drink it, add the ice and blend it.
Other Watermelon Recipes to Try
If you liked this spiked watermelon slush, check out some of these other watermelon recipe ideas!
- Watermelon Lemonade Slushies
- Summer Watermelon Recipe
- Watermelon Cocktail
- Best Watermelon Margaritas
- Boozy Strawberry Watermelon Limemade
Watermelon lemonade vodka slush
A refreshing drink that is perfect for summer nights with friends.
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh watermelon
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approx. 6 to 8 medium lemons)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups of ice cubes
- Water (may be needed depending on quality of watermelon)
Instructions
- In a blender combine ice cubes, watermelon, lemon juice, sugar and vodka.
- Blend well and serve.
Don’t have time to make this delicious drink right now? Pin this post to Pinterest so you can easily find the recipe later!
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