i was running errands the other weekend when i stumbled upon these really cute popsicle molds. i had to have them. i mean, i figured they would be a far better alternative to what was quickly becoming my night time routine: half a pint of ben and jerry's. eek. delicious, but eek. i quickly got to work googling fun and healthy recipes that i could test out and look at what i stumbled upon... spiked watermelon pops. ok, so maybe this recipe can't replace my ben and jerry's addiction without bordering on another addiction, but it still could be a totally great saturday in the park (with friends) treat!
Ingredients
1/2 (3 pounds) large watermelon, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup watermelon flavored 70 proof vodka (recommended: Smirnoff Twist of Watermelon)* see Cook's Note
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Special equipment: 16 (1/4 cup) ice pop molds, 16 wooden pop sticks or wooden coffee stirrers at least 2-inches longer than the molds.
Directions
In a blender, combine the watermelon, sugar, and vodka. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Add the mint and pulse once to combine. Pour the mixture into the pop molds. Insert the wooden sticks all the way down the inside the molds. Freeze for at least 10 hours or preferably overnight.
To unfreeze the ice pops, insert the molds in hot water for 5 to 10 seconds. Serve immediately.
*Cook's Note: For nonalcoholic Watermelon Pops, substitute 3/4 cup orange juice for the vodka.
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