It feels like Southern Missouri goes from cardigan weather to sweating-in-my-car weather in a matter of days. I adore warm weather so I'm not going to complain, but this sudden change has got me dreaming of icy cold treats. I like making popsicles, mostly to keep myself from eating ice cream every night. Ha! I thought it would be fun to try and create a few flavors this summer that were cocktail inspired. This is my first cocktail inspired popsicle recipe and I must say, I loved them! If you don't have or like strawberries you might substitute raspberries or cherries instead.
Strawberry Cocktail Popsicles, makes 4-5
Needed: 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 water, 2 1/2 cups strawberries, juice from half a lemon, 1 tablespoon Angostura bitters. *note: bitters do contain alcohol, but only a small amount.
In a small pot combine the sugar and water. Simmer over medium heat and stir until sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and allow this to cool as you finely chop up the strawberries. Stir in strawberries, lemon juice and bitters. Taste and add more bitters if you prefer. Pour into Popsicle containers and freeze overnight. There are many different sizes of popsicle containers out there so you may need to adjust the recipe to make the amount you need.
Have fun creating your own adult-friendly popsicles this summer! xo. emma
I'll be making virgin ones soon!!!
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Posted by: Louise Amabilis | June 05, 2012 at 12:24 PM
They look like beautiful red jewels! :)
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Posted by: Natasha Fatah | June 05, 2012 at 12:25 PM
this looks so refreshing!!! perfect for the summer heat!!!
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Posted by: A Splash of Ida | June 05, 2012 at 12:26 PM
mmm that looks delicious!
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Posted by: Tinacious.Me | June 05, 2012 at 12:27 PM
eeek that looks too delicious, I am going to try this as soon as it stops raining in England!!
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Posted by: Chantal Hanna | June 05, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Those would look better in my belly.
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Posted by: Kake | June 05, 2012 at 12:29 PM
awesome
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Posted by: shop | June 05, 2012 at 12:42 PM
These look so yummy and really fun to make. I will have to try these!
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Posted by: Carlee | June 05, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Oh wow! How yummy!
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Posted by: Tabetha | June 05, 2012 at 12:46 PM
yum!
Posted by: Tamara @ Go Fish Style | June 05, 2012 at 12:49 PM
mmmmm sounds delicious! I have to try to make some! xoxo!
Posted by: Laura | June 05, 2012 at 12:50 PM
These look fantastic!
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Posted by: Catherine | June 05, 2012 at 12:58 PM
may have to make these asap!
Posted by: www.ilovemyvintage.com | June 05, 2012 at 01:00 PM
that looks delicious!
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Posted by: Petite and Hungry | June 05, 2012 at 01:06 PM
they look FANTASTIC! These big pieces of strawberries especially. I'm crazy about strawberries right now.
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Posted by: Julia | June 05, 2012 at 01:09 PM
This is brilliant! Perfect summer snack/drink!
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Posted by: Jillian | June 05, 2012 at 01:14 PM
omigoodness those look delicious and NUTRICIOUS! I will be making virgin ones of those for all my little cousins this summer :) great ideas, ALWAYS elsie ! http://www.wearaboutsblog.com/
Posted by: rory | June 05, 2012 at 01:15 PM
Very cute! I should try this!
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Posted by: Miss K | June 05, 2012 at 01:19 PM
Looks DELICIOUS! I've got to try this!!! Strawberries are my favorite!
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Posted by: Kate @ A Creative Cookie | June 05, 2012 at 01:23 PM
Not only are these gorgeous, but they look so refreshing and fun. Perfect Summer treat.
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Posted by: Shannon | June 05, 2012 at 01:28 PM