Ingredients

2 cups sugar
4 pounds seedless watermelon
1 pound cucumber
2 limes, juiced
Salt

Directions

1. Place the sugar and 2 cups of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Set aside to cool completely.
2. Cut the watermelon into chunks, discarding the rind.
3. Peel the cucumbers, and cut into pieces.
4. Purée each in a blender. You should produce 4 cups of watermelon purée and 2 cups of cucumber.
5. Combine the two purées with 2 cups sugar syrup, and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove any remaining lumps.
6. Stir in the lime juice and a pinch of salt.
7. Pour mixture into popsicle molds, and freeze for several hours until hard. The popsicles are best made early in the morning or a day before serving.

Serves 10 to 12.

Make ahead: The Popsicles can be unmolded and stored in an airtight container separated by layers of parchment.

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