Party time! Which means it's the perfect moment for a refreshing Melon-Mint Julep Slush. Fruity and refreshing, this unique twist on a classic cocktail might just become your new favorite drink. Need more to love? This particular mint julep slush recipe makes plenty for a crowd. If you're in a rush, simply make the slush ahead of your event. Then all that's needed is a quick stir with ginger ale just before serving.
Melon-Mint Julep Slush
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 7 hr 15 min
- Ingredients 7
- Servings 16
Ingredients
- 1 medium cantaloupe, seeded, rind removed and flesh cut up
- 1 (12-oz.) container frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups bourbon
- 8 cups ginger ale, chilled
Instructions
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Step1In food processor bowl with metal blade, combine cantaloupe flesh, lemonade concentrate and powdered sugar; process until smooth. Stir in mint. Place mixture in medium bowl; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
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Step2Strain mixture into 2-quart nonmetal freezer container, pressing mint with spoon to remove as much liquid as possible. Discard mint. Stir water and bourbon into melon mixture. Cover; freeze 6 to 8 hours or until icy, stirring twice.
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Step3To serve, spoon 1/2 cup frozen mixture into each glass. Add 1/2 cup ginger ale to each glass; stir gently.
Nutrition
180
Calories
0g
Total Fat
1g
Protein
31g
Total Carbohydrate
29g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories
- 180
- Calories from Fat
- 0
- Total Fat
- 0g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat
- 0g
- 0%
- Cholesterol
- 0mg
- 0%
- Sodium
- 15mg
- 1%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 31g
- 10%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 4%
- Sugars
- 29g
- Protein
- 1g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 40%
- 40%
- Vitamin C
- 50%
- 50%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 4%
- 4%
Exchanges:
2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat;Tips from the
Pillsbury Kitchens
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