How to Spike Watermelon Poptails

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Add the watermelon in a blender.

   Throw 5 cups of de-seeded watermelon into the blender.
   
   Make sure no seeds remain.
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   Step 2: Add the other ingredients.

   Add ¾ cup of lime juice, ½ cup of sugar, and ½ cup of tequila. , Blend on high speed until well combined.
   
   Your mixture may be slightly pulpy. , Run the mixture through a strainer or mesh sieve.
   
   Sit the strainer over the glass bowl so the mixture runs from the strainer into the bowl. , Pour the mixture into popsicle molds or Dixie cups.
   
   When filling Dixie cups, pour mixture approximately ¾ full. , Slice the limes into small, round slices.
   
   Don’t go too thin as you will be sliding the popsicle stick or spoon through the middle of the lime. , Push the stick or spoon through the middle section of each lime. , Set the lime and stick/spoon in the middle of the poptail.
   
   When using a spoon, allow the spoon part to stick outside the popsicle. , Freeze overnight or until the poptails harden and turn pink.
   
   Gently remove from the mold and serve.
   
   The end result should display a bright pink top with a green, lime bottom.
   
   Just like a watermelon. ,
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   Step 3: Blend.

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   Step 4: Strain.

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   Step 5: Pour the mixture in molds.

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   Step 6: Slice the limes.

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   Step 7: Push the lime.

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   Step 8: Set the utensil.

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   Step 9: Freeze.

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    Step 10: Finished.

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