Virgin Mojito Popsicles
Genius 4-Ingredient Virgin Mojito Popsicles combine lime, mint, sugar, and water into a refreshing make-ahead summer dessert with a cool history.
Calories per serving: 155kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (0.99 tablespoon) mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (1.97 tablespoons) sugar
- 6 (6) mint leaves, whole
- 3 (3) limes, Juice of
- 1 cup (236.59 ml) water
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
Instructions
- Mise en place
- Put the mint leaves into a pestle. Add two tablespoons of the sugar and crush the mint well with a mortar.
- Put a mint leaf in each mold.
- You will find it easier to juice the limes if you rub them on the counter first. Set the juice aside.
- Bring the water and remaining sugar together to a boil. Boil until all the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
- Put the lime juice into a large measuring cup or other container with a spout. Add the sugar-water. Add the sugar mint and stir well to combine.
- Pour into the molds, leaving a little head room for expansion. Place the tops of the molds on.
- Carefully place the molds in a flat place in the freezer. Freeze for at least 5 hours, preferably overnight.
- Run the mold under hot water for a few seconds to loosen.
- Enjoy!
Notes
You could add rum, but you would have to have a very cold freezer and would have to let them freeze for at least 24 hours.
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