Cinnamon Free Watermelon Mint Popsicles
These frozen treats are the definition of summer in a stick — juicy watermelon blended with bright lime juice, fresh mint, and a touch of honey for a popsicle that tastes like it came from a fancy juice bar. The straining step is a small but brilliant move, pulling out the mint fiber so every bite is silky smooth and vibrantly colored rather than flecked and chunky. A pinch of salt might seem unexpected, but it quietly sharpens all the fruit flavor and keeps things from tasting flat. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, these are a genuinely refreshing option — every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, with no spice blends or hidden seasonings to worry about. The honey lets you dial sweetness up or down depending on how ripe your watermelon is, so the final result always tastes balanced. Make a batch the night before a cookout and you'll have the most popular thing on the table before the grill even heats up.
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8 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the watermelon cubes, mint leaves, lime juice, honey, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Taste the mixture and adjust with a little more honey or lime juice if needed. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or pitcher, pressing gently on the solids to extract all the liquid — this removes the mint fiber and any foam for a cleaner popsicle.
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