Cocktail popsicles just in time for summer. We have a blueberry mojito, a cucumber and basil gin gimlet, and a mango margarita. These popsicles resist melting thanks to polysorbate 80, and avoid large ice crystals with the help of Perfect Sorbet. Enjoy these refreshing treats with less mess on a hot summer day!
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
- Blueberry Mojito Ingredients:
- 190 g (1 cup) blueberriesÂ
- 35 g (2 tbsp) mint simple syrupÂ
- 45 g (¼ cup) rum
- 160 g (â…” cup) limeadeÂ
- 18 g (1 tbsp) lime juiceÂ
- 1.2 g (¼ tsp) polysorbate 80
- 1.2 g (½ tsp) perfect sorbet
- Â Â Cucumber Basil Gimlet Ingredients:
- 2 oz cucumber, sliced
- 4 basil leavesÂ
- 45 g (¼ cup) ginÂ
- 235 g (1 cup) limeadeÂ
- 33 g (2 tbsp) lime juiceÂ
- 1.5 g (¼ tsp) polysorbate 80
- 1.5 g (½ tsp) perfect sorbetÂ
- Mango Margarita Ingredients:Â
- 235 g (1 cup) limeadeÂ
- 45 g (¼ cup) tequila
- 105 g (â…“ cup) mango Fabbri Delipaste puree
- 33 g (2 tbsp) lime juiceÂ
- 42 g (2 tbsp) agaveÂ
- 2 g (1 tsp) polysorbate 80
- 2 g (¾ tsp) perfect sorbet
- Tajin, to garnish
Equipment
- Popsicle moldsÂ
- BlenderÂ
- Medium bowlÂ
- WhiskÂ
- Muddler
Timing
Active Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 6 Hours
Yield
5 Popsicles Each
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Blueberry Mojito
Begin by making a mint simple syrup. In a small pot add ½ cup of sugar and ½ cup of water. Stir until sugar dissolves, take the pot off of the heat and stir in 3-4 mint leaves. Let the simple syrup cool and the mint leaves diffuse.ÂIn a large bowl place blueberries and mint simple syrup, muddle until the blueberries are crushed.ÂIn a blender add rum, limeade, and lime juice. While blending add in polysorbate 80 and perfect sorbet until fully incorporated.ÂWhen liquid is mixed, combine with muddled blueberries.ÂPour liquid into popsicle molds. Freeze overnight.
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Cucumber Basil Gimlet
In a large bowl muddle together cucumber slices and basil.ÂIn a blender add in gin, limeade, and lime juice, begin to blend and sprinkle in polysorbate 80 and perfect sorbet.ÂMix together the gin/limeade with the muddled cucumber and basil.ÂPour the liquid into popsicle molds. Freeze overnight.
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Mango Margarita
In a blender add limeade, tequila, mango puree, lime juice, and agave. Begin to blend and then slowly sprinkle in polysorbate 80 and perfect sorbet.ÂPour the liquid into popsicle molds. Freeze overnight.
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Summary
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Cocktail Popsicles
Modernist Pantry
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