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Watermelon Palomas and Watermelon Paloma Popsicles

Watermelon Palomas and Watermelon Paloma Popsicles
Watermelon Palomas and Watermelon Paloma Popsicles, the most refreshing summer coolers imaginable. 
Woof. The dogs days of summer have arrived. I don't know about you all but it's been hot as a sizzling skillet around here, especially when you're a baker who works from your home without AC. We have plenty of fans, but at a certain point in the afternoon they aren't good for much other than blowing hot air. It got a little too steamy up in this kitchen last week so instead of firing up the oven, I schemed up a double threat recipe to beat the heat: Watermelon Palomas and Watermelon Paloma Popsicles.  The heat is on and all I can think about is how much I want to be outside soaking up the rays, crunching on some salty tortilla chips with spicy salsa and washing it all down with a cadillac sized Margarita. But you what know gets me even hotter than a frosty Margie? A frosty Paloma. Think Margarita but with grapefruit as the driving flavor force instead of lime. In the heat of the moment last summer, I took the thirst quenching drink to a whole new level of chill when I came up with a recipe for Watermelon Palomas. With a refreshing blend of pureed watermelon juice, bittersweet grapefruit juice and tart lime juice, the swelter and thirst of the dog days were washed away. As soon as this summer started to sizzle, I blended up my thirst aid and upped the cool factor by freezing the Watermelon Palomas into Watermelon Paloma Popsicles. These pops have three layers of juicy, fruity goodness: a bittersweet grapefruit layer is sandwiched between the salty lime tip and the bright and fresh watermelon base layer. It takes more time to layer it up, but that gives you more time to chill out and enjoy a Watermelon Paloma while you wait for the deep freeze. Since all that juicing and squeezing can make you work up a sweat, I like to make big batches of both Watermelon Palomas and Watermelon Paloma Popsicles at once. I make the Watermelon Palomas by the pitcher and the Watermelon Paloma Popsicles are frozen in 10 packs. Chances are, if you come by my house this summer you'll immediately be met with the cooling effects of my deep cooler in a glass or my air conditioner on a stick.  While the long, hot days can make it feel like an endless summer, winter is just around the corner, and you're gonna miss the sunshine when it's gone. So instead of whining about the heat, beat it and chill out with the most refreshing boozy coolers imaginable, Watermelon Palomas and Watermelon Paloma Popsicles. 
fresh watermelon, grapefruit and lime
Juicy fruit is gonna move ya.
Kitchenaid mixer with juicer attachment
You'll be squeezing a lot of citrus so if you were lucky enough to have receive a juicer attachment for your Kitchenaid mixer as a birthday gift from your bestie, use it! If not, a handheld juicer works too.
fresh squeezed watermelon, grapefruit and lime juice
Watermelon juice is the dominant flavor in Watermelon Palomas and Watermelon Paloma Popsicles but fresh squeezed grapefruit juice and lime juice are essential to the tart and refreshing flavor.
Paloma Watermelon Popsicle juice
For the Watermelon Paloma Popsicles, you'll want to keep the juice separated to create the layered popsicle look but you'll add tequila and Squirt to each juice.
tequila pour in Watermelon Paloma Popsicles
Tequila brings the booze and mellows the sweetness of the watermelon and tartness of the citrus. 
Watermelon Palomas and Watermelon Paloma Popsicles setting up
After the first layer of the lime mixture has set, and you've added the second layer (grapefruit juice) add the lid and gently slide in the popsicle sticks.
Watermelon Paloma Popsicles pour
In order to get the 3 layered look of these popsicles, you've got to have the patience to wait for each layer to freeze at least 90 minutes before adding the next. It's worth it in the end, especially if you have a Watermelon Paloma to sip on while you wait.
Watermelon Paloma Popsicles
The watermelon layer of the Watermelon Paloma Popsicles is all poured and ready to hit the freezer!
Watermelon Palomas juices
For the Watermelon Palomas, mix all three of the juices together into one gloriously refreshing cooler! You could stop and sip here but everything is better with tequila and salt, right?!
prepping for Watermelon Palomas
A salty rim cleanses the palette and balances the tarty sweetness of the fresh squeezed juices.
A fizzy float of squirt adds a special sparkle to the Watermelon Palomas
A fizzy float of squirt adds a special sparkle to the Watermelon Palomas.
Watermelon Palomas
A salted rim, plenty of fresh produce and a cute little beach umbrella bring the fun to the Watermelon Palomas!
Watermelon Palomas the most refreshing cocktail of the summer!
Watermelon Palomas; the most refreshing cocktail of the summer!
Watermelon Paloma Popsicles pull out
After you've enjoyed a Watermelon Paloma or two, the Watermelon Paloma Popsicles should be just about ready to be released into the wild!
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Pop goes the Watermelon Paloma Popsicle! Time to cool it down.
Watermelon Paloma Popsicles
Watermelon, Grapefruit and Lime layers infused with tequila and squirt make for the most refreshing popsicle ever. Top the tip with salt for a real Palmona experience.
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Three layers of juicy fruity goodness, a bittersweet grapefruit layer is sandwiched between the salty lime tip and the bright and fresh watermelon base layer.
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Watermelon Palomas and Watermelon Paloma Popsicles, might as well have one of each, right?
Watermelon Palomas and Watermelon Paloma Popsicles
Refresh yourself!
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A refreshing twist on the classic Mexican cocktail. Think a salted margarita but add freshly pureed watermelon juice, freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and a float of Squirt for sparkle.

Ingredients

Units
  • small watermelon - about half (4 cups chopped)
  • grapefruits - 2-3
  • limes - 4
  • tequila blanco - 2 cups
  • grapefruit soda - 1 bottle or can
  • coarse salt - to garnish
  • + lime (grapefruit and watermelon slices - for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Using a blender or food processor, blend the heck out of half of a small watermelon and strain. You want about about 2 cups watermelon juice.
  2. Juice the grapefruits and strain. You should have about 1 cup.
  3. Juice 3 limes and strain. Should be about ½ cup.
  4. Blend the three juices and tequila blanco together, chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  5. Moisten the rims of the glasses with the a lime wedge. Spread coarse salt on a small plate, gently dip and swirl the lime kissed glasses in the salt to crust the rims.
  6. Fill the glasses ¾ full with ice then fill about ¾ of the glass with juice and tequila mixture. Top off each cocktail with a sparkling splash of grapefruit soda. Stir to combine and sip away the summer heat.

Notes

Serves 6-8 depending on the glass size and how big of a drinker you are.
I like to make a batch of Watermelon Paloma Popsicles when I make the Watermelon Palomas since I am already buried in a mess anyhow. The popsicles are an easy and satisfying way to cool down on a hot summer afternoon.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
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