Cool off with these refreshing Honeydew Melon Wine Slushies—made with white wine, melon, mint, lime, and a splash of sparkling water. Easy to blend for a refreshing white wine cocktail! Mocktail option included.
Wine Slushies with Summer Fruit!
What do you get when you blend summer produce, mint, honey, and a crisp white wine with friends and loved ones on a warm summer evening? If you said pure happiness, gold star for you!
You see friends, happiness is really is homemade, something you, yourself, create. It’s mixing up a little healthier-for-you cocktail with your closest pals, truly savoring and embracing those little moments of absolute bliss.
Ingredients & Substitutes
Fresh summer produce and just a few other ingredients are all you need to make this white wine slushie recipe.
- Honeydew Melon: Use ripe honeydew for the best natural sweetness. If it smells fragrant and gives slightly when pressed, it’s ready.
- Mint Leaves– Spearmint is ideal, but peppermint works too—just use a little less since it’s stronger.
- White Wine (Chardonnay or similar): A crisp, dry white wine like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Grigio balances the sweetness of the melon and honey.
Pro Tip: Chill the wine beforehand to keep the texture frosty when blended.
- Lime – Always use fresh lime juice—bottled just doesn’t hit the same. Zest the lime before juicing if you want extra citrusy flavor or garnish.
- Sparkling Water– Stick to plain or coconut-flavored sparkling water to complement the melon.
- Honey– Adds floral notes that complement the melon beautifully. Use less if your melon is very ripe or you’re using a sweeter wine. Agave or maple syrup can also work, but note that they each bring their own flavor.
Mocktail Ingredient Swaps – Making a non-alcoholic version of this summer drink is so easy! Substitute the white wine for apple juice, sparkling apple cider, kombucha, non-alcoholic wine, or sparkling white grape juice. All are equally refreshing!
How to Make Melon Wine slushieS
Much like a frosé, this white wine cocktail recipe comes together with just a few easy steps to ensure the best flavor and texture every time. See the recipe card for exact measurements.
- Prep Your Melon. Start by cutting your honeydew in half, scooping out the seeds, and slicing off the rind. Then, cut the flesh into cubes or scoop into melon balls—about 1 to 2-inch pieces work best.
- Chill. Place the cubed melon in the fridge for at least 3 hours if you prefer a soft, sippable slushie. For a thicker drink, freeze the melon cubes for at least 45 minutes before blending.
- Blend It All Together. Add your chilled melon, white wine, sparkling water, fresh lime juice, mint leaves, and honey into a high-speed blender. Blend on high until smooth and slushie-like.
Note: If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the melon sit at room temp for 5–10 minutes before blending, or add a splash more wine or water to loosen it up.
- Taste then Chill Until Serving. Taste and adjust as needed—add a little more honey for sweetness or lime juice for extra brightness. Then serve the slushies right away or transfer the mixture to a pitcher or container and store it in the fridge for 1–2 hours to let the flavors combine
- Garnish and Serve. Pour the slushies into chilled glasses and garnish with a few fresh mint leaves and a thin slice of lime. Serve immediately for the most refreshing results!
- Store leftover slushie mix in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Give it a good stir or quick blend before serving, as the ingredients may naturally separate.
Make ahead Slushie Cubes
An easy way to batch prep or make this drink ahead of time is to make slushie cubes. To do so, blend the full recipe and freeze the mixture in ice cube trays. When ready to serve, add the cubes to a blender with a splash of sparkling water or wine and blend until smooth. Pour into cocktail glasses then garnish with mint and lime.
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Melon Wine Slushies and Mocktails
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 5 cups 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Honeydew Melon Wine Slushies are the perfect summer drink that’s easy to make and share with friends! Melon Mocktail recipe included.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups honeydew melon (cubes or melon balls)- Lightly frozen or chilled in fridge
- 10–12 ounces Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, or other crisp white wine (see notes for Mocktail substitutes)
- 10 ounces sparkling water or tonic water
- Juice of one lime
- 4–5 mint leaves plus extra to garnish
- Honey or maple syrup (for vegan option), to taste
- Lime slices to garnish
Instructions
- Slice the honeydew in half, discard seeds and slice off the rind. Then, cut the flesh into cubes or scoop into melon balls—about 1 to 2-inch pieces.
- Place 1½ to 2 cups of melon in a bowl and chill in the fridge for 3–4 hours or in the freezer for 30–45 minutes.
- Once chilled, add the melon, wine, sparkling beverage, lime juice, mint leaves, and honey to a high-speed blender (or use a handheld blender). Blend until slushy or smooth.
- Store in the refrigerator (or freezer) until ready to serve.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lime before serving.
Notes
Mocktail Option – Substitute wine for apple juice, grape juice, sparkling cider, kombucha, or even non alcoholic wine!
Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Stir or blend before serving. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays and reblend with a splash of wine, water, or citrus juice.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- chill time: 1 hour
- Category: drink
- Method: blend
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 25.8 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.3 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Soon… I will try this recipe at home
Wine slushies are the best thing ever in the summer. They’re not bad in the fall, winter, or spring either! I love the use of honey dew melon in there- so delicious!
I’m with ya there. We make them all the time! It’s so refreshing and just the right amount of sweet. 🙂
I will try this recipe tomorrow for my family.
You know you don’t have to ask me twice to have a cocktail! I’ve been on an Aperol Spritz kick lately… I need to shake it up. Lokve the mint in this – it’s such a refreshing flavor in this heat.
I’m still dreaming of the day we open a winery in New Zealand! You game?
I did not know that non-alcoholic beverages were also usable!
Such a perfect way to toast to the end of summer!
This is the ultimate refreshing summer cocktail – love the melon!
That was delicious. My compliments to the chef!
This is a perfect refreshing drink, even as a mocktail. Love the idea of sparkling cider but even more, I’ll have to try with kombucha!!!
What a fun recipe! And you HAVE convinced me that we need some melon here, STAT!
woohoo, success!
I am so excited about this recipe…comes at a perfect time! I just bought a massive honeydew melon and have more than I can eat…cannot wait to try this!! I’ve never heard/had a cocktail with honeydew before , but sounds delicious and I love that it uses fruit to sweeten!!
oh yay! Keep me posted on if you try it Brittany!
This is like the midday version of a mimosa and I LOVE it! Cheers.
And I love YOU!
love the kombucha idea! I think either way would work for me… 😉 Also, can we just talk about your photography for a second?! WOAH!
I’m still all about cherries for end-of-summer produce. Love the gorgeous look and nutrient boost of this drink!
Oh that’s a good one! love those cherries. <3