Wednesday, July 28th, 2010...11:43
Hump Day Happy Hour: Strawberry Mojito Pops
Part 4 of my July cocktail series featuring thirst-quenching libations every Wednesday this month. Glug, glug, glug, glug…
Some summer days are so ridiculously HOT that even an ice cold cocktail won’t do. So why not have a frozen one instead?
It brings back this nostalgic feeling of our childhood days as the ice cream truck hypnotizes neighborhoods of children with it’s melodious sounds and promises of frozen treats. Imagine if an ice cream truck drove through your block today and sold spiked popsicles for grown-ups? In fact, let this go on record that you heard this first from Culinary Musings! So if you ever see one, let them know they owe Dhale B. a few shares of their company!
But alcohol doesn’t freeze, silly. Ah, mais oui (ah, but yes)! Just go easy on the rum, alchy.
Cheers!
Ingredients:
| 4 | cups limeade |
| 1/2 | cup light rum |
| 2 | cups strawberries |
| handful of mint leaves |
- In a large pitcher, muddle strawberries and mint leaves. Stir in the limeade and rum.
- Fill popsicle molds with your strawberry mojito and freeze overnight. In lieu of molds, I used Dixie paper cups capped with aluminum foil. I poked jumbo popsicle sticks through the foil and into the mixture.
20 Comments
July 28th, 2010 at 18:56
This recipe sounds delicious! I’ve been wanting to make ice pops for awhile now (naturally I would put alcohol in them) but haven’t been able to find the right molds. I knew Dixie cups could work as a replacement, but was too lazy to experiment. Your solution of using the aluminum foil as a cap is perfect (my plan was to wait an hour or so until the liquid had hardened before sticking the popsicle stick in).
Also your comment “go easy on the rum, alchy” made me laugh. In reviewing popsicle molds, I came across reviews that sidetracked into vents about alcohol not working to make popsicles. Doesn’t everyone know from college that you just need to chill with the alcohol (jello shots, anyone?).
haha anyways great work, I just might give these puppies a go.
July 29th, 2010 at 07:17
i love the mint leaves–they add flavor and elegance in presentation. tasty treat, dhale.
July 30th, 2010 at 22:03
So pretty! What a great idea. I think you should have done a hot chocolate-based drink for those of us freezing in San Francisco, though! It’s SO COLD here!
July 31st, 2010 at 00:57
Cocktail on a stick. I like this idea.
Mimi
August 1st, 2010 at 09:59
What a good idea!
August 2nd, 2010 at 15:57
It is feeling so humid here today.. this Strawberry Mojito Pop is a MUST!
August 4th, 2010 at 07:00
Wow!!! this is looking so yummy:)
August 5th, 2010 at 07:11
Of course the only thing better than an ice pop is an alcoholic one. Bravo!
August 6th, 2010 at 11:03
okay these look awesome and would be perfect for the hot ass weather we are having in Dallas. Alcohol in popsicle form? Seriously, what could be better?
August 6th, 2010 at 23:51
Those little pops are so cute and beautiful! Love the color.
August 11th, 2010 at 08:24
@stylefyles: I know exactly what you mean with the jello shots! I, myself, have experienced the over zealousness of our young college minds with too much vodka with the jello.
Glad I could offer a new tip on how to make ghetto popsicle molds
I actually really love the shape that the paper cups give them!
August 11th, 2010 at 08:26
@Grace: The mint leaves do add a nice touch but I have to admit that I spit out a few leaves that were too big for my liking.
But this really is a refreshing treat in this humidity!
August 11th, 2010 at 08:29
@Lindsay: Poor SF folks get to say they live in California but suffer the cold, wet weather of NorCal. One of the many reasons why I always stuck close to the warmer climates of SoCal
I don’t have too many warm alcohol-based drinks but I always loved adding peppermint schnapps to my hot cocoa. Give it a try!
August 11th, 2010 at 08:30
@Mimi: Love the new moniker you gave it! Maybe I should start a new series called “Cocktail on a Stick”? The wheels in my head are turning…
August 11th, 2010 at 08:31
@Vicky: In this humid weather, you can’t go wrong with frozen cocktails!
August 11th, 2010 at 08:32
@Laurie: These are so refreshing to have if you’re laying out in the sun. Verrrrry refreshing!
August 11th, 2010 at 08:33
@Rumana Rawat: Thank you! It’s so easy to make and it is a definite crowd pleaser!
August 11th, 2010 at 08:33
@Tasty Trix: It gives it just the right amount of kick to make you feel all grown up!
August 11th, 2010 at 08:35
@Joy: It’s pretty friggin’ hot here in Manhattan too although it is slightly cooling down.
Hope you’re enjoying your new digs!
August 11th, 2010 at 08:35
@Sook: You can make virgin ones for your wee little one!
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