Melon Lime Slushy

Name: Melon Lime Slushy
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups diced honeydew, cantaloupe or watermelon; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus more to taste; 1/2 cup sugar, plus more to taste; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish; 1/2 cup silver tequila or mezcal (optional)

June 25, 2014

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Melon Lime SlushyKate Mathis

This frosty drink is as refreshing as frozen lemonade but has the added lushness of summer melon. Fresh thyme gives the fruits sweetness some grown-up dimension.

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