Granizado de Sandía (Spanish Watermelon Slush)
Icy, sharp-sweet Spanish watermelon slush with lime and mint, made from just fruit. Cooling on the hottest days.
- Time4 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.80 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Spread the watermelon chunks on a lined tray in a single layer and freeze for at least 4 hours until solid.
240 min - 2
Chill 4 tall glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Tip the frozen watermelon into a strong blender with the lime juice, cold water and mint leaves.
- 4
Blend in short bursts, pushing the fruit down, for about 1 minute until you have a thick, scoopable slush with small ice crystals. Add a splash more water if the blades stall.
- 5
Spoon into the chilled glasses, top with a mint sprig and serve straight away with a spoon and a wide straw.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.