Description
Get your festive booze on with these refreshing Red, White & Blue Berry Mojito Popsicles. Layers of strawberry, blueberry & classic mojito make this perfect for a fun filled holiday weekend!
Ingredients
Mint Simple Syrup (makes a little extra):
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. fresh mint leaves
For the Popsicles:
1 1/2 c. sparkling water
3/4 c. freshly squeezed lime juice
3/4 c. mint simple syrup
1/2 c. white rum
1 c. fresh blueberries
1 c. fresh strawberries
Popsicle mold and popsicles sticks
Instructions
- To make the mint simple syrup, combine sugar, water and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, strain out the mint leaves.
- In a medium bowl, combine sparkling water, lime juice, 3/4 c. mint simple syrup and rum. Measure and set aside 1 3/4 cups of the rum mojito mixture. This will be the middle layer.
- Blueberry Layer: Add half of the remaining rum mixture to a blender with the blueberries. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Strawberry Layer: Add the other half remaining rum mixture to a blender with strawberries. Blend until smooth. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- To make the popsicles, divide the blueberry mixture between each mold and freeze until frozen, at least 4 hours. Once frozen, remove from the freezer and divide the plain rum and lime mojito mixture between each mold and insert popsicle sticks. Return the mold back to the freezer and freeze, about 4 hours. For the last layer, divide the strawberry mojito mixture and freeze, 4 hours or overnight.
- To remove the molds, briefly run the mold under hot water for a couple seconds and gently slide the popsicles out of the mold. If using a soft silicone mold, you can help move the popsicle out of the mold by carefully pressing on the bottom of the mold. Either serve right away or wrap each popsicle in plastic and place in a freezer safe container to store in the freezer.
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