Everyday Meals

Peak-Season Slushies

Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

Think of this versatile fruit beverage as your base—then get creative. Try blending 2 tsp. mild red pepper flakes with mango, 1 Tbsp. finely grated peeled ginger with pineapple, or half a cucumber and some mint leaves with honeydew.

Yield
Makes 4

Ingredients

    • 4 cups (1-inch pieces) fruit (such as mango, pineapple, watermelon, or honeydew), frozen
    • 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
    • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
    • 2 Tbsp. (or more) agave nectar or 1 Tbsp. honey or pure maple syrup
    • 2–3 cups coconut water or water

Preparation

    1. Blend fruit, lime juice, salt, agave, 2 cups coconut water, and 2 cups ice in a blender on high, adding more coconut water as needed, until very smooth. Taste slushy and add more agave if desired. Divide among glasses.

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