Frozen Melon-Margarita Pops
Serves 6
These frozen melon-margarita pops are tangy hand-held treats that make you feel grown-up and kidlike at the same time. Dip juicy pieces of melons in margarita mix, perch on wooden sticks, and freeze until icy. For a zingy combo of cool and hot, nibble peppery nasturtiums between bites.
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup tequila
- 1/2 cup Grand Marnier
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- Pinch of coarse salt
- 8 ounces cantaloupe, rinds removed
- 8 ounces watermelon, rinds removed
- Nasturtiums, optional
DIRECTIONS
1. Stir together tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, and coarse salt in a large bowl. Cut cantaloupe and watermelon into wedges. Soak in tequila mixture for 15 minutes. Insert ice-pop sticks into wedges. Freeze on a rack-lined baking sheet for 1 hour. Serve with nasturtiums.
cook's note
VARIATIONS
On "Mad Hungry," Lucinda doubled the amount of watermelon and omitted the cantaloupe.
On "Mad Hungry," Lucinda doubled the amount of watermelon and omitted the cantaloupe.
pantry
Need help with the ingredients? Check our pantry list:
Photo by Hans Gissinger