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
oohh i love these. i may switch them out for raspberry since i'm highly allergic to strawberries.
Posted by: mary | June 05, 2012 at 01:32 PM
They look amazing!
Zoe
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Posted by: Zoe | June 05, 2012 at 02:01 PM
I made them today as a present for my boyfriend. It's a success - thanks a LOT!!
waiting forward for more strawberry magic (yeap, we like strawberry)
Posted by: tombjorn | June 05, 2012 at 02:15 PM
Just made them today for my boyfriend. we loved it! now I will be watching out for more strawberry recipes.
cheers :)
Posted by: tombjorn | June 05, 2012 at 02:17 PM
This looks so delicious!
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Posted by: Eva | June 05, 2012 at 02:19 PM
oups - posted twice, thought it didn't work first time. Delete it please :)
Posted by: tombjorn | June 05, 2012 at 02:19 PM
I'm eating a popsicle I made earlier right now! I love making smoothies and making them into ice lollies, but this one is pure frozen lemonade! Yum!
Posted by: Kate | June 05, 2012 at 02:21 PM
great recipe! <3
Posted by: Luu | June 05, 2012 at 02:30 PM
Yummie! Where can I buy those wooden sticks?
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Posted by: Katharina | June 05, 2012 at 02:39 PM
It's look like kiss. So nice. Thanks for sharing!
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Ummmm yum-o! I'm totally making these!
Posted by: simplemittens | June 05, 2012 at 03:04 PM
can't wait to try this!
Posted by: Joy | June 05, 2012 at 03:06 PM
These sound utterly delicious!!
x
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Posted by: Votre Amie | June 05, 2012 at 03:10 PM
these looks so refreshing! :)
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Posted by: Geena | June 05, 2012 at 03:22 PM
This looks like summer to me! Totally making these for my cook-out this weekend! Speaking of summer, I am in desperate need of an AMAZING lipstick, gloss or balm for this season. Do you mind sharing some of your 'must have' lip essentials for the summer months?
Posted by: Valerie | June 05, 2012 at 03:22 PM
Popsicles just sound like heaven here in Brazil.
And those are amazing, plus they look so healthy I won't feel guilty!
Posted by: Gabriela N. | June 05, 2012 at 03:25 PM
Yum yum yummity yummy!!
I have to get myself some ice lolly (UK version of popsicle) makers.
Sarah
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Posted by: Sarah | June 05, 2012 at 03:38 PM
so nice! I'll do it :)
your blog is so beautiful http://beaishappy.blogspot.com.es/
bea
Posted by: Bea Fernández | June 05, 2012 at 03:47 PM
Mmm, these look yummy! <3
Posted by: Shay | June 05, 2012 at 03:48 PM
this would be PERFECT for an upcoming baby shower my sister & i are planning for our other sister. woo!
thanks emma!!
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Posted by: Rima | June 05, 2012 at 03:51 PM