Refreshing Boozy Cherry Limeade Popsicles
These boozy cherry limeade popsicles are a quick and easy frozen treat with a perfect balance of tart lime, sweet cherry syrup, and a splash of rum or vodka, ideal for summer refreshment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (freezing time)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 cup (150 g) maraschino cherries, drained, with a few reserved for garnish
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cherry syrup from the jar of cherries
- 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) light rum or vodka
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for muddling or garnish
Instructions
- Drain the maraschino cherries, reserving about 1/4 cup (40 g) of the syrup. Gently muddle the cherries with a muddler or the back of a spoon until they release some juice but still keep small chunks (about 1-2 minutes).
- In a medium bowl, combine fresh lime juice, cherry syrup, granulated sugar, cold water, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the rum or vodka and stir gently to combine.
- Fold the muddled cherries into the mixture. If using fresh mint, add finely chopped leaves now.
- Carefully pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving space at the top for expansion. Drop a whole maraschino cherry or two into each mold for garnish.
- Insert sticks into the molds and freeze for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight until fully solid.
- To unmold, briefly run warm water over the outside of the molds for 10-15 seconds and gently pull out the popsicles.
Notes
Keep alcohol content below 20% of total liquid to ensure popsicles freeze properly. Dissolve sugar completely to avoid grainy texture. Soak wooden sticks in water before use to prevent splitting. For non-alcoholic version, omit alcohol and add sparkling water before freezing. Store popsicles in airtight container to avoid freezer burn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 90120
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 15
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0.5
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