Refreshing Boozy Strawberry Blueberry Popsicles
A simple and refreshing adult treat combining fresh strawberries, blueberries, and a splash of vodka or rum for a perfect summer popsicle with a subtle boozy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vodka or white rum
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, a few sprigs)
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: Combine 1/2 cup (120ml) water and 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature (about 10 minutes).
- Prepare the fruit: Hull and quarter 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries. Rinse 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries and pat dry. Set aside a few whole berries for texture if desired.
- Blend the fruit: In a blender or food processor, combine the strawberries, blueberries, and lemon juice (2 tablespoons / 30ml). Pulse a few times to break down the fruit but leave some texture.
- Combine mixture: In a mixing bowl, stir together the fruit puree, cooled simple syrup, and 1/3 cup (80ml) vodka or white rum. If using fresh mint, finely chop a few leaves and mix them in.
- Fill the molds: Pour the mixture evenly into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion. Drop a few reserved whole berries into each mold if desired.
- Insert sticks and freeze: Place popsicle sticks into molds (if not built-in). Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until completely solid.
- Unmold and serve: Dip molds briefly in warm water for 10-15 seconds, then gently pull the popsicles free. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Do not over-blend the fruit to keep texture. Balance alcohol content carefully to ensure proper freezing. Use simple syrup to keep popsicles smooth. Freeze for at least 6-8 hours or overnight. Chill liquor beforehand to help freezing. For non-alcoholic version, omit alcohol and add extra water or lemon juice. Dipping molds in warm water helps unmold popsicles easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 7090
- Sugar: 1012
- Carbohydrates: 1215
- Protein: 0.5
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