Drink: Melon Lime Slushy

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

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Melon Lime Slushy

One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

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)

Instructions

Spread melon pieces on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze until just hard, about 1 hour.
Transfer melon pieces to a food processor and add lime juice, sugar, thyme, 1/2 cup water and tequila, if desired. Pulse until smooth and slushy, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Add water if you prefer a thinner consistency. Add lime juice and sugar to taste.
Divide among serving glasses and garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve immediately with spoons, or let melt slightly to serve as a drink

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