Description
Enjoy a refreshing and adult twist on a classic summer treat with these Watermelon Margarita Popsicles. Made with fresh watermelon, lime juice, silver tequila, and a hint of sea salt, these no sugar added popsicles are perfect for cooling down on a hot day while savoring the iconic margarita flavors in a fun, frozen form.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon Margarita Popsicles
- 1 small watermelon (about 5-6 pounds), cut into pieces, rind discarded
- Juice of 1 lime
- 4 ounces silver tequila
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon: Cut the watermelon into small pieces, making sure to discard the rind. Place the watermelon pieces into a blender and blend until completely pulverized into a smooth puree.
- Mix ingredients: Add the lime juice, silver tequila, and sea salt to the blended watermelon. Blend again or mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Fill molds and start freezing: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving some space at the top since the liquid will expand when frozen. Place the molds in the freezer for 2 to 2.5 hours to partially freeze.
- Insert sticks and complete freezing: After partial freezing, insert the popsicle sticks into each mold. Return molds to the freezer for an additional 3 to 4 hours until fully frozen.
- Remove popsicles from molds: To easily remove the popsicles, fill the sink with hot water and carefully dunk the molds for a few seconds to loosen the popsicles. Gently pull them out. Transfer any remaining popsicles to a large Ziploc bag for storage in the freezer to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, consume popsicles within 1-2 weeks of freezing.
- You can adjust the amount of tequila and sea salt according to your taste preference.
- Make sure not to fill popsicle molds to the very top to allow for expansion during freezing.
- If you want a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the tequila and add a splash of sparkling water or extra lime juice for zing.
