Homemade Watermelon Kool-Aid Slushies just in time for summer!
Do you remember sipping slushies on a hot summer afternoon? As kids our days seemed to revolve around swimming and refueling with icy drinks — splash, slushie, repeat. I can still picture sitting in the shade with a sticky slushie in hand, flip flops on, trying to stay cool. Those simple memories stick with you: a child’s face smeared with syrup and a parent racing to keep everyone outside until the drinks were finished.
Recently my husband and I were reminiscing and realized our own kids had never had slushies. That needed to change. While thinking about nostalgic summer drinks, Kool‑Aid came to mind — remember choosing your favorite packet flavors and the panic when you ran out of sugar? Today you can find ready‑to‑drink Kool‑Aid in large bottles, which makes whipping up fruity slushies effortless. I picked up a 96‑ounce premade Kool‑Aid and some powdered mix for a craft project I’ll share later. I couldn’t wait to try cherry limeade too, but for now we made refreshing watermelon slushies.
Watermelon Kool-Aid Slushies
Watermelon Kool-Aid Slushies
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Ingredients
- 3-4 cups ice
- 2 cups Kool-Aid (pre-made or prepared)
- 1 cup fresh watermelon, cubed
Instructions
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Place ice, Kool‑Aid and watermelon in a blender. Blend until smooth and you reach the desired slushie consistency. Add more ice for a thicker texture or a splash of Kool‑Aid or water to thin it slightly. Serve immediately in chilled glasses.
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To perfect the slushie, add ice a little at a time until you find the consistency you prefer. Crushed ice works well for a smooth texture, but regular ice will blend fine too.
