We’ve got watermelon left over from July 4th, so today we’re juicing it and transforming it into ice pops—with tequila, thanks to this recipe from Love And Olive Oil.

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RECIPE: TEQUILA WATERMELON ICE POPS

Ingredients For 6 Pops

 
For a red, white and blue theme, toss in some blueberries.

Frosty, beautiful and spiked with tequila. Photo courtesy Love And Olive Oil.

1. COMBINE the water and sugar in a microwave safe container or glass measuring cup. Heat on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is clear. Set aside to cool.

2. MAKE the watermelon juice: Roughly chop the watermelon. You’ll need about 3 cups of chopped melon to produce about a cup of juice. Run the melon through a food mill if you have one, or crush and then strain through a fine mesh sieve.

3. COMBINE the watermelon juice, sugar syrup, lime juice and zest, and tequila in a small bowl or pitcher. Pour into ice pop molds. Insert sticks and freeze until solid.
 
 
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