Mexican raspados are one of the most fun ways to have a treat or fresh fruit. This watermelon slushie recipe is my no-fuss Mexican raspado version. It is not only delicious and refreshing, but it’s also super easy to make.
What are Mexican raspados?
These are shaved iced treats served with a syrup made with fresh fruits or frozen fresh fruit shaved or blended. They are also called raspa, granizado, raspadilla o yuki.
Usually, you find them in various flavors and colors on street corners throughout Mexico and paleterías. This is my recipe for easy, quick, and simplified watermelon raspado or raspado de sandía; everything is done in one step.
watermelon raspado ingredients
- Frozen watermelon. The easiest way to freeze watermelon is to cut it into small cubes and place it on a prepared baking tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Put them in the freezer and store them in a bag when the cubes are frozen.
- Lemon juice, use green or yellow lemon.
- Mint is optional, totally, but makes it more refreshing.
- Agave syrup or maple syrup or your favorite sweetener.
How to make watermelon raspado (watermelon slushie)?
- Once you have frozen the watermelon, please put it in a blender container with the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend until everything is mixed and stirred.
- Serve and eat immediately.
💡TIP If you don't have a high-powered blender like a Vitamix, it's important to add water to the blender container BEFORE adding the watermelon cubes.
Tips and tricks
- This recipe’s “most difficult” thing is to prepare the watermelon. Peel, cut into small pieces and freeze.
- It is important that when you put them in the blender, they grind very quickly and without needing to add a lot of liquid.
- You can serve it with chamoy instead of mint, which will be delicious.
- Finish with chili powder, spicy tamarind pieces, or chopped watermelon.
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Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 3 cups of frozen watermelon
- 5 mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of agave syrup
Instructions
- Blend everything in the blender, stopping from time to time to lower the fruit that remains on top of the glass.
Nutrition
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