Nothing beats the Cape Town heat like enjoying a fresh fruit popsicle, add some vodka to it and you have a refreshing adult version of the famed popsicle.
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Watermelon, arguably the most refreshing of fruits for lazy summer afternoons, also pairs incredibly well with vodka. Add some fresh mint leaves to this watermelon and vodka ices recipe if you fancy.
An easy watermelon and vodka ices recipe:
Time: 15 mins + extra for setting | Serves 8
Ingredients:
- ½ watermelon, chopped
- 500ml (2 cups) watermelon juice
- 60ml (¼ cup) vodka or more to taste
Method:
- Blend the watermelon until smooth, then pour through a sieve into a measuring jug to make 500 ml (2 cups). Stir in the vodka.
- Pour into 30ml shot glasses and place in the freezer. Just as the ices begin to set, after about 1½ hours, place the lolly sticks in the glasses.
- Allow to freeze for a few hours until completely set.
- Remove from the freezer and give the sticks a good turn – the ices should slip out easily. Serve in an ice bucket to make the ices last a little longer.
And voilà, you’ve just become the hostess with the mostest serving your guest refreshing watermelon and vodka ices.
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