Name: Strawberry Daiquiri Slush with Honeydew Melon
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12-oz) package frozen unsweetened strawberries; 1/3 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 to 1/3 cup white rum; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 ripe honeydew melon, seeded and flesh cut into 1/2-inch cubes; Garnish: lime slices

This is a refreshing and fast adults-only dessert for any summer meal.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 (12-oz) package frozen unsweetened strawberries

1/3 cup light corn syrup

1/4 to 1/3 cup white rum

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 ripe honeydew melon, seeded and flesh cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Garnish: lime slices

Preparation

Purée frozen berries, corn syrup, rum to taste, and lime juice in a blender until slushy. Spoon into 6 (8-ounce) wineglasses or other stemmed shallow glasses and top with melon.

TagsDaiquiri Cocktail Alcohol Beverages Frozen Dessert Dessert Fruit Dessert Rum Strawberry Berry Fruit Honeydew Melon Nut Free Gluten Free Dairy Free Vegan 5 Ingredients or Fewer Quick Easy Blender Summer Gourmet

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