# DIY Spiked Watermelon Pops The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make a Refreshingly Cool Treat By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brit-co9 References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/food/spike-your-sweets-watermelon-margarita-poptails/) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/britmorin) These easy-to-make 'Watermelon Margarita Poptails' by the Brit & Co. blog are perfect for those hot summer days. These [adult-friendly popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaghett-sicle) are not meant for kids, as they are spiked with tequila. In just a few simple steps you can create a refreshingly cool treat for your next party. The ingredients needed to make these pops are, [seedless watermelon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolut-sprite), lime juice, tequila, sugar, four limes, coarse salt and some disposable paper cups. Simply blend all the ingredients together, excluding the four limes, which will be used to top the popsicles, and then strain it for any chunks. Lastly, you evenly divide the mixture into the paper cups and top it off with some popsicle sticks, and the sliced lime, then freeze. This delicious recipe from the Brit & Co. blog is sure to impress your guests, as not only are they delicious, but they actually look like mini watermelon slices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Adult-friendly Popsicles:** Opportunity for creating and marketing alcoholic popsicles for adult consumers looking for unique frozen treats. - **DIY Cocktail-inspired Treats:** Innovative products and recipes that allow consumers to recreate their favorite cocktails in frozen dessert form. - **Creative Popsicle Presentation:** Potential for creating visually appealing popsicles that resemble recognizable shapes or objects to enhance the overall experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alcohol Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in the development of new frozen alcoholic beverages and treats for adult consumers. - **Frozen Dessert Industry:** Innovative product offerings that cater to consumers seeking unique and refreshing frozen treat options. - **Food and Beverage Photography:** Opportunity for creative professionals to capture visually appealing images of unique popsicle creations for marketing and social media purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boozy Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardpops.md) - [Exclusive Tequila Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-margarita-sorbet.md) - [Frozen Wine Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-popsicles.md) - [Tea-Infused Rosé Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-ice-pop.md) - [Frozen Whiskey Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-pops.md) - [Sour Frozen Pop Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodpop-x-smartsweets.md) - [Frozen Cocktail Tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-ices-frozen-cocktails.md) - [RTD Watermelon Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-vodka.md) - [Hydrating Electrolyte Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-juice-pops.md)