Watermelon Milkshakes Summer Beverage (Print Version)

Frosty blend of sweet watermelon and creamy vanilla ice cream for a cooling summer treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup whole milk or milk alternative
03 - 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream

→ Sweetener

04 - 1-2 tablespoons honey or sugar, optional

→ Extras

05 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, optional
06 - Ice cubes, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Place chilled watermelon cubes into blender container.
02 - Pour in whole milk, add vanilla ice cream, and include sweetener if desired.
03 - Add fresh lime juice for a bright, tangy contrast to the sweet watermelon.
04 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 45-60 seconds.
05 - Add ice cubes and pulse again if a thicker, frostier texture is preferred.
06 - Pour into chilled tall glasses and enjoy while cold for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The watermelon does all the heavy lifting for natural sweetness, so you can keep added sugar minimal
  • It comes together in literally five minutes, which matters when everyone is standing around asking 'is it ready yet'
02 -
  • Overblending watermelon can make it foam up weirdly, so pulse and check rather than walking away
  • If your watermelon is not very sweet, a frozen banana actually works better than more sugar
03 -
  • Buy watermelon that feels heavy for its size, that is how you know it is full of juice
  • The secret restaurant texture comes from freezing the watermelon cubes overnight before blending

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