Fresh Frozen Watermelon Mojito Popsicles
Refreshing non-alcoholic popsicles combining juicy watermelon, fresh mint, and lime juice for a light, minty summer treat with a smooth sorbet-like texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (freezing time)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 cups (600g) watermelon, cubed and seeds removed
- 15–20 fresh mint leaves, washed and lightly bruised
- 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or agave syrup
- 1/2 cup (120ml) cold water
- Optional: 1/4 cup (60ml) sparkling water for fizz
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into roughly 1-inch cubes, removing seeds.
- Lightly crush the mint leaves with your fingers or a muddler to release their oils.
- In a blender, combine watermelon cubes, bruised mint leaves, fresh lime juice, honey or agave syrup, and cold water. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding more honey/agave if needed. Add more water if too thick. For a fizzy twist, gently stir in sparkling water just before pouring.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a small gap at the top. Insert sticks.
- Freeze molds upright for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- To unmold, briefly run warm water over the outside of the molds for 10-15 seconds and gently pull on the sticks before serving.
Notes
For extra mint flavor, add a whole mint leaf inside each mold before pouring. Use ripe watermelon for best flavor. If watermelon is very sweet, reduce honey to avoid overpowering sweetness. Frozen watermelon cubes can be used if fresh is unavailable, thaw slightly before blending. Sparkling water can be added before freezing for fizz but freeze quickly to retain bubbles. If no molds, use small paper cups lined with parchment paper and wooden sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.5
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