After I made my Mini Strawberry Shortcake Poppers recently, I couldn’t quite get over my fascination with Pop Rocks (which would be my way of saying I couldn’t get enough of those darn little candies!!!). Pop Rocks work great to line glass rims for your favorite drinks. I had some fresh watermelon in the house AND Watermelon Pop Rocks so what was a girl to do??? I went to the nearest liquor store, bought some watermelon vodka, and next thing I knew I was making a Watermelon Poptini! 
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- 2 cups fresh seedless watermelon (cut into cubes about ½-inch in diameter)
- ¼ cup watermelon vodka
- 2 tablespoons honey + more for glass rim
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 small packages watermelon Pop Rocks
- Place watermelon, vodka, 2 tablspoons honey, and lime juice in blender. Process until smooth. (If you notice a few watermelon seeds, pour through strainer if desired.)
- Rub a little honey on the edges of martini glasses then dip into Pop Rocks.
- Shake drink with ice if desired then strain into martini glasses.
- Makes 2 drinks
SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: You could substitute a little orange or lemon juice instead of the lime juice.
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How fun! I can’t wait to try this!
Silly question, but where did you find the pop rocks? I haven’t seen them in ages! Granted I haven’t been looking, but I don’t remember them last time I was down the candy aisle at the grocery store either…
HI Lisa! Not a silly question! Our grocery store actually sells them in the candy aisle although I would have never noticed them if I wasn’t looking for them as they were on the bottom shelf and kind of hidden. But the first place I found them recently was at Christmas Tree Shop (not sure if you’re familiar with them? Crazy store!) and they had a “variety” pack of them with their “movie” candy!
Now Ms. Lisa…you have touched my heart….watermelon is my FAVORITE. Can’t wait to try this one out.
This is a great idea! I might have to use this for the fourth of July. Thanks!
Great idea! I saw it in Pop Rocks´ facebook page (www.facebook.com/PopRocksCandy). I´ll try it next July 4th!
Thanks Martha! Glad you enjoyed the recipe and thanks for visiting my site!
How cool are these! What a great idea! These are so pretty, and sound delicious!
Thanks Erin!
Hello Lisa;
This sounds delightful…What a fun addition with Pop Rocks. Looking forward to trying this. Maybe a girls night, can’t wait to see their faces with the added surprise of Pop Rocks.
Thanks Kelly! I’ve been a little obsessed with Pop Rocks this summer!
I can’t wait to try this one! It sounds yummy, can’t wait for watermelon season now! Love the idea to run with pop rocks