Refreshing Frozen Watermelon Margarita Popsicles
These frozen watermelon margarita popsicles are a quick, easy, and refreshing summer treat combining juicy watermelon, tequila, lime, and a hint of sweetness with a salted rim for a festive twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (freezing time)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed and seeds removed
- 1/2 cup tequila blanco
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 large limes)
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
- 2 tablespoons triple sec or orange liqueur (optional)
- Pinch of salt for rims of popsicle molds
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Cube about 4 cups (600g) of ripe watermelon, removing as many seeds as possible.
- Add watermelon cubes, 1/2 cup tequila, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons agave nectar, 2 tablespoons triple sec, and 1/4 cup water into a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour a small amount of salt into a shallow bowl. Dip the rim of each popsicle mold briefly into water, then into the salt to create a thin salted rim.
- Carefully pour the blended mixture into each mold, leaving a little headspace for expansion when freezing. Insert sticks.
- Place molds in the freezer for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight until fully solid.
- To unmold, run warm water on the outside of the mold for 10-15 seconds to loosen the popsicles. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use a high-speed blender for a silky smooth texture. Salt the rims lightly to mimic a margarita glass experience. Adjust sweetness to taste as watermelon sweetness varies. For a non-alcoholic version, omit tequila and triple sec and add sparkling water with extra lime juice. Run warm water on molds briefly to ease unmolding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 0.3
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