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Melon-Mint Julep Slush

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Melon-Mint Julep Slush
  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 7 hr 15 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 16
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Party time! Make the slush ahead, and all that's needed is a quick stir with ginger ale just before serving.
By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Mar 8, 2005

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

Steps

  • 1
    In 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.
  • 2
    Strain 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.
  • 3
    To serve, spoon 1/2 cup frozen mixture into each glass. Add 1/2 cup ginger ale to each glass; stir gently.

Nutrition Information

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;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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