Homemade popsicles with a grown-up twist

Nothing is more refreshing on a hot day than a nice cold Popsicle. The frozen fruit treats that you loved as a child (and probably still do) are pretty simple to make. Take your favorite frozen treats to the next level by making them for a cool Happy Hour.

Diablo Magazine provides the perfect recipes with Havana Mojito Popsicles and other frozen varieties.

Havana Mojito Popsicles

Yields: 6 Popsicles
Prep: 15 minutes
Freeze: 8 hours

2 oz.            Bacardi Light Rum
3 oz.            Fresh Lime Juice
3 oz.            Simple Syrup*
2½ cups    Lemon lime soda    (sprite or sierra mist)
12                Fresh mint leaves
3 cups        Ice Cubes

Combine all ingredients into blender with ice. Puree all ingredients until mixture is smooth and slushy. Pour slushy mixture into Popsicle molds. Add Popsicle sticks and freeze for 8 hours. Need more ideas? Check out Pop! Icy Treats for Everyone by Kristina Castella.

For child-friendly Popsicles, omit the rum or check out these Popsicle recipes. Get creative with your Popsicles by adding fresh fruit slices or even creating layers.

Note: If you don’t have popsicle molds, cups and popsicle sticks will do the trick as well.

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