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Ginger Mint Watermelon Slush: The Adults' Pool Drink

Ginger Mint Watermelon Slush: The Adults' Pool Drink

The frozen watermelon drink you build a pool day around. Six servings from one blender, plenty of Ginger Syrup and fresh mint to make it grown-up. Vodka or rum optional; scale to how much sun you’re getting.

At a glance

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Glassware: Mason jar or rocks glass
  • Yield: 6 drinks

Ingredients

  • ¾ mini seedless watermelon, cubed
  • 3 lemons, juiced
  • 3 oz Ginger Syrup
  • 15 mint leaves
  • 4 cups ice
  • Vodka or white rum (optional, to spike each glass)

Instructions

  1. Combine the watermelon, lemon juice, Ginger Syrup, mint, and ice in a blender.
  2. Blend on high until smooth and slushy, about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour into glasses. For a cocktail, add 1½ oz vodka or white rum per glass and stir gently. Serve immediately.

At Portland Syrups, we make better-tasting, better-for-you beverage syrups using high-quality ingredients and bold flavors. We empower everyone to create the drinks they love their way. Each 12 oz bottle makes 12–24 drinks.