Home ยทย Recipes ยทย Drinks ยทย Cocktails Watermelon Tequila Pops Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Jul 28, 2015Updated: Sep 22, 2022 View Recipe8 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Summertime means boozy frozen treats like these watermelon tequila pops! Watermelon Tequila Ice Pops Summa summa summertime! I normally associate summer with lazy pool weekends, afternoon naps and relaxing with a fun read. It’s the best time of year to slow down and just chill. Stock the freezer with a ton of these watermelon tequila pops. Invite over some friends and share the wealth! And if tequila isn’t your jam, there’s always these cantaloupe rum pops or kiwi coconut vodka pops. Ice Pop Bag Options I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the bags I used for these ice pops. The ones photographed above are from the Philippines. I bought them during my last visit. They come 100 to a bag. Each ice candy bagย is 1 1/2 x 10 inches. Amazon has similar alternatives like these sealable disposable ice bags or these ice popsicle mold bags. Don’t use standard popsicle molds. The mixture will not freeze solid due to the amount of alcohol and sugar in the recipe.ย Back to these watermelon tequila pops (aka watermelon margarita pops!), are terrific when served with a some lime wedges and a coarse rock salt. These boozy ice pops are delicious, refreshing, and super easy to make. CHEERS! Want to other boozy summer frozen treats? Kiwi Coconut Vodka PopsCantaloupe Rum PopsPassion Fruit Rose PopsiclesPimm’s Popsicles Watermelon Tequila Pops No ratings yet Enjoy watermelon margarita frozen ice pops on the go! These are perfect for pool parties, beach trips, and summer barbecues! Yield: about 8 five-oz portions Prep Time: 5 minutes minutesFreeze Time: 6 hours hoursTotal Time: 6 hours hours 5 minutes minutes Servings: 8 Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Ingredients▢ 8 cups sliced watermelon (about 4 cups, juiced)▢ 2 Tablespoons agave syrup, or more according to taste preference▢ ยพ cup fresh squeezed lime juice▢ ยฝ cup tequila▢ 2 Tablespoons Grand Marnier, or orange liqueur▢ zest from 1 lime Instructions Pulse together watermelon, agave, and lime juice in a blender until smooth. Add tequila, Grand Marnier and lime zest.Pour into plastic ice pop bags, twist and tie closed. Freeze for at least 6 hours until solid.* Notes It’s best to freeze them in ice pop bags rather than popsicles molds because alcohol does not completely freeze. The amount of alcohol in these ice pops results in a slightly slushy pop.ย All images and text ยฉ The Little Epicurean Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: Dessert, DrinksCuisine: American Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean.
Linda@There and Back Again Food says: July 29, 2015 I love your variety of grown-up pops. Don’t they seem a little…well…naughty? LOL I was wondering how well they would freeze with the alcohol, but I see you answered my question in the recipe. I can’t wait to try them as a fun substitute to jello shots. Reply
Linda@There and Back Again Food says: July 29, 2015 Whoops, I forgot to say congratulation on your engagement! Can’t wait to hear the details. Reply
Menahem says: June 13, 2017 Looks great ! How many of this bags (like the ones you linked on AMAZON) does this recipe fill ? thanks. Reply
Cindy Rodriguez says: August 8, 2018 Congrats on your engagement!!! Woo-hoo!!! These looks amazing and perfect for any dinner party or picnic, well, adult dinner parties. LOL Reply
Greg Zyn says: June 17, 2020 These watermelon tequila pops are awesome, and when you eat these pops, you’ll know that I was right. I want to see if you have more information about other kinds of tequila pops. If you have the info, share it with us. Reply