Drunken Watermelon Pops
TIME/SERVINGS
Total: 35 mins, plus freezing time
Active: 5 mins
Makes: 6 to 8 servings
By Amy Wisniewski
Watermelon soaked in vodka has long been a favorite of resourceful frat bothers and sorority sisters. This adult version, with a touch of Chambord and vanilla, maintains the fun factor while being refined enough to serve to more discriminating revelers.
Game plan: You’ll have some liquid left over from soaking the melon—we’ve heard it makes for a good addition to cocktails.
This recipe was featured as part of our Wii Gaming Menu.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped, seeds reserved
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup Chambord or other raspberry-flavored liqueur
- 1 (7-pound) seedless watermelon, peeled, large dice (about 12 cups)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine vanilla seeds, vodka, and Chambord in a large bowl. Add watermelon and toss. Let soak at room temperature, mixing occasionally, until the liquor flavor has saturated the melon, about 30 minutes.
- Drain off the vodka mixture and arrange the watermelon in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in the freezer until frozen, about 4 hours. Serve with toothpicks.
COMMENTS | ADD YOUR OWN
We are going to try this at our summer house in Provincetown!!
How about just using vanilla vodka?