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Margarita Watermelon Pops

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 50
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Total Fat: 0 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 11 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0 g
  • Total Sugar: 10 g
    • Natural Sugar: 10 g
    • Added Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 0 mg

Enjoy a double dose of summer yumminess with this super fun treat, which combines three of the season’s faves: ice cold pops, sweet, juicy watermelon and, of course, margaritas. These perfect pops, which have a Slurpee-like consistency, are totally bite-able and full of irresistible flavor. They’re very refreshing with wonderful hits of salty lime. The boozy taste is subtle, but you can definitely discern and appreciate it. Let’s get the party started!

Note: There will be leftover margarita mix (~2 cups). Enjoy over crushed ice for multiple margaritas or use it to make another batch of watermelon pops!

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This recipe makes 9 pops
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup tequila
    • ¾ cup orange liquor (or orange juice)
    • ½ cup lime juice
    • ¼ watermelon, cut into triangles (~9 slices)
  • • Optional coarse kosher or sea salt and lime zest for garnish
Preparation:

Add tequila, orange liquor and lime juice into a large zip-top bag and mix. Add the watermelon slices into the bag, secure the top, and gently squish them around to coat all of the pieces. Lay bag down flat in the fridge for about 40 minutes to let boozy marinade soak in, flipping the bag every 10 minutes to ensure all pieces get coated.

Remove from fridge and lay pieces out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Using a sharp knife, poke holes in the center of each thick rind and insert a wooden popsicle stick into the hole.

Sprinkle coarse sea salt or kosher salt and flecks of lime zest over the tops and freeze at least 2 hours.

Sprinkle coarse sea salt or kosher salt and flecks of lime zest over the tops and freeze at least 2 hours.

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