Boozy Watermelon Popsicles
Ingredients
- 6 cups Strawberries, Tops Removed
- 6 cups Cubed Watermelon, Rind Removed
- 2 cups Kiwi, Skin Removed
- 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 tbsp. Salt
- 1 cup White Rum
- .5 cup Water
- 1 cup Chocolate Crisp Pearls*
Preparation
- Cook strawberries, sugar, and salt in a pot on medium heat until strawberries begin to break down.
- Trasnfer to a blender and pulse until smooth.
- Add cubed watermelon and rum and continue to blend until fully incorporated.
- Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until fully cooled.
- Mix in the chocolate crisp pearls.
- Fill Popsicle molds, leaving approximately 1cm unfilled at the top.
- Freeze for 1 hour.
- While the watermelon mix is freezing, blend kiwis and water until smooth.
- Once the watermelon mix is frozen to the touch, fill the remaining space in each mold with the kiwi mix.
- When the ice pops are firm enough, insert the Popsicle sticks so they won’t move around.
- Continue to freeze for at least 4 hours.
Description
For those who prefer their frozen booze in ice pop form, these watermelon delights from chef Paul Punch of Yaki Tiki are perfect for a July 4th picnic or beach outing. The recipe makes about 20 three-ounce pops, so they’re perfect to share with a crowd.
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