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    Home » Vegan Mexican Desserts » Watermelon Paleta Shot

    Watermelon Paleta Shot

    Published: Jul 20, 2018 · Modified: Jun 10, 2022 by Dora S. · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This might be the best paleta recipe I've ever made, and it's a boozy popsicle! This watermelon paleta shot is a combination of sweet watermelon, lime juice, tequila, and chile powder. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. I'm excited to be participating once again in Lola's Cocina Paleta Week. Head on over there to find all kinds of paleta recipe to cool down this summer.

    Top view of cubed watermelon in a blender jar.

    They're inspired by the famous watermelon paleta shot, which is a very popular drink along the border of US-Mexico. The shot itself is supposed to mimic the Mexican spicy watermelon lollipop candy. So I've taken this concept and turned it into a deliciously spicy watermelon popsicle.

    Tajin in the bottom of empty popsicle molds.

    This is the first time I've ever tried to make a boozy popsicle, but with this heat it sounds like the perfect solution to a stressful and hot day. They would also be perfect for an adult pool party or a day at the beach, but be sure to label them as adult popsicles otherwise your little ones might get a tummy ache.

    Top view of popsicle mold filled with watermelon paleta mix.

    We recently had our baby boy's first birthday party and I gave some of our guest this watermelon paleta shot to try and they loved it. I hardly tasted the tequila in there, but they assured me that they definitely felt it.

    Tajin coated watermelon paletas on a blue background.

    I always try to come up with new paleta recipes in the summer. It's so easy with my handy paleta mold, and whatever fresh fruit I have on hand. I also refer to Fanny Gerson's book Paletas. Even though it's not a vegan cookbook, a lot of the recipes are vegan or easily adaptable.

    A stack of three watermelon paletas on a blue stone background.

    So far we've made strawberry, coconut, corn, Mexican chocolate, banana-pecan, cucumber-chile, and mango-chile paletas. I'm excited to make these over and over again for the rest of the summer.

    The Recipe: Watermelon Paleta Shot

    • I used my favorite Corralejo Tequila, but you can use any tequila you want.
    • We prefer Tajin chile powder for these.
    • Because of the alcohol it is best to freeze these overnight.
    • If your watermelon is super sweet, you can reduce the amount of sugar.
    • Enjoy!
    This watermelon paleta shot is a combination of sweet watermelon, lime juice, tequila, and chile powder. So good it makes my mouth water!
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    Watermelon Paleta Shot

    This watermelon paleta shot is a combination of sweet watermelon, lime juice, tequila, and chile powder. So good it makes my mouth water!
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    Prep Time15 mins
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    Total Time1 d 15 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 10 paletas
    Calories: 99kcal
    Author: Dora S.

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups Diced watermelon seedless
    • ½ cup Tequila (Corralejo reposado)
    • 3 tbsp. Lime juice fresh
    • ½ cup Sugar or sweetener of your choice
    • 10 tsp. Tajin chile powder
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    Instructions

    • Place the watermelon, tequila, lime juice, and sugar in the blender and process until smooth.
    • Place 1 tsp. of chile powder at the bottom of each popsicle mold.
    • Pour in watermelon mixture into molds, snap on lids, insert popsicle sticks, and freeze overnight.

    Notes

    If tequila isn’t really your thing or you want these to be less alcoholic use only 1/3 of a cup of tequila. I used my favorite Corralejo Tequila, but you can use any tequila you want. We prefer Tajin chile powder for these. If your watermelon is super sweet, you can reduce the amount of sugar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Paleta | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1805IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @dorastable or tag #mexicangonevegan!
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    1. Katie

      May 20, 2021 at 9:50 am

      These sound delicious. If I don't want to add tequila would I need to add more of something else like lime juice?

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      • Dora S.

        June 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm

        No, you can just omit it

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