SPIKED WATERMELON POPS

Spiked Watermelon Pops image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories dessert

Time 10h5m

Yield 16 popsicles

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 8 grams