This frozen watermelon daiquiri is one of those drinks I wish I had discovered long ago. I wish my mother had given it to me as a child (without the alcohol of course). It’s all watermelon fruit, so apart from the calories, it has some health benefits. A most refreshing drink that is a cross between a slushy and sorbet and is utterly thirst-quenching. You could easily make it for brunch, or even for breakfast.

I made a strawberry and coconut water cocktail before which was stunning, so I decided to add a splash to this frozen watermelon daiquiri. A few basil leaves freshened it all up but mint would work brilliantly.

I used the same method as my frozen pineapple daiquiri, and I froze the pieces of watermelon before, so no ice was required. This is such a cool thing to do (pardon the pun) because you can take fruit into another season simply by storing it in your freezer. I currently have a variety of fruit in my freezer waiting to be turned into something else. It could be jam, ice cream or a cocktail. Who knows.

In terms of deciding what booze to add to this drink, I think white rum or vodka works well, and tequila would probably be tasty too. It rocks without any alcohol at all.

Watermelon pips are a bit of a problem unless you have a seedless variety. A blender processes it all up so you won’t notice them. A food processor sadly does not.

Cheers!