Tequila Watermelon Pops

July is synonymous with hot days, barbeques, fireworks  and backyard parties. As my son prepares to meet friends after three months, I help him to make these adults only watermelon pops.

Sugar syrup, fresh thyme leaves, lemon slices, tequila and Cointreau make a potent marinade. Watermelon triangles are left in this liquid for a short soak. Skewer them with wooden spears or use the best tool you have...your fingers! Beware... they pack a serious punch. Having made these in the past, the effects include an afternoon siesta! 

TEQUILA WATERMELON POPS

Serves 4-6

1/2  Watermelon

1/2 cup Sugar

1/2 cup Water

1 teaspoon Thymes leaves

1/2 lemon, cut into thin slices

1/4 cup Tequila

1/2 cup Cointreau

Sea Salt

Make simple syrup by combining water and sugar in saucepan.

Place saucepan over medium heat and bring to boil. Allow syrup to boil for 1 minute. Take off the heat and cool.

Add thyme leaves, lemon slices, tequila and Cointreau to syrup. Whisk well to mix. 

Cut watermelon into 1 inch thick slices. Leave rind on. Cut each slice into triangles. 

Lay the triangles flat in a wide dish. 

Pour the syrup over the watermelon. 

Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. 

Sprinkle with sea salt before serving.

Skewer the rind with a popsicle stick or serve them as they are.

I save a few slices for our lunch...the result is an afternoon nap.

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