Popsicles for the Grown

Let the grown-ups cool down with these easy-to-make watermelon martini popsicles.

Ingredients

• 2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tbsp. lemon-flavored vodka
• 1 tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau

Directions

1. Do not use too much alcohol or the mixture will not freeze.
2. If you use watermelon with seeds, make sure you remove them all first.
3. In a blender, purée smooth all of the ingredients.
4. Pour the mixture into four popsicle forms and freeze.
5. You can find popsicle forms in any variety department store, or, you can use small paper drink cups. If you use small cups, freeze for a couple of hours until the mixture is slushy. Then insert wooden popsicle sticks and freeze fully.

Note: In Virginia, you must be 21 to drink alcohol.

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