Drunken Watermelon Pops

Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1/4 cup chambord raspberry liquor or 1/4 cup other raspberry liqueur
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped, seeds reserved
• 1 (7 lb) seedless watermelon, peeled, large dice (about 12 cups)

Recipe

• 1 combine vodka, chambord, and vanilla seeds in a large bowl.
• 2 add watermelon and toss to coat in liquors.
• 3 set aside and let soak at room temperature, mixing occasionally, until the liquor flavor has saturated the melon, about 30 minutes.
• 4 drain off the vodka mixture (reserve for cocktails as desired) and arrange the watermelon in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• 5 place in the freezer until frozen, about 4 hours.
• 6 serve with toothpicks.