posted by CADeb 06-03-102 3:54 PM
GOURMET magazine (August 2000)
Strawberry Margarita Ice Pops
To make these ice pops nonalcoholic, substitute freshly squeezed orange juice for the tequila.
Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 1 day
1 1/4 lb strawberries, hulled and halved
1/2 cup white tequila
1/2 cup superfine granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Special equipment: 8 (1/3-cup) ice pop molds and 8 wooden sticks
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth, then force through a fine sieve into a large glass measuring cup. Pour into molds and add sticks. Freeze at least 24 hours. Makes 8 (1/3-cup) ice pops
Gourmet
August 2000
Midori Melon Ice Pops
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 day
4 cups (1/2-inch pieces) peeled ripe honeydew melon (1)
5 tablespoons Midori (melon liqueur)
3 tablespoons vodka
1 1/2 tablespoons superfine granulated sugar
Special equipment: 6 (1/3-cup) ice pop molds and 6 wooden sticks
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour purée into a sieve lined with a double thickness of cheesecloth set over a bowl and let drain, undisturbed, 30 minutes. Discard solids in sieve. Pour liquids into molds and freeze at least 24 hours. Add sticks when mixture is slushy, about 1 hour.
Gourmet
August 2000
Mango Daiquiri Ice Pops
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 day
3 cups chopped peeled mangoes (2)
6 tablespoons light rum
1/2 cup superfine granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Special equipment: 8 (1/3-cup) ice pop molds and 8 wooden sticks
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth, then force through a fine sieve into a large glass measuring cup. Pour into molds and add sticks. Freeze at least 24 hours. Makes 8 (1/3-cup) ice pops
Gourmet
August 2000
Pina Colada Ice Pops
For ice pops without alcohol, use pineapple juice instead of rum.
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 day
3 cups (1/2-inch cubes) peeled fresh pineapple (1)
1/2 cup Malibu (coconut) rum
1/2 cup well-stirred canned cream of coconut
Special equipment: 8 (1/3-cup) ice pop molds and 8 wooden sticks
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth, then force through a fine sieve into a large glass measuring cup. Pour liquid into molds and add sticks. Freeze at least 24 hours. Makes 8 (1/3-cup) ice pops.
Gourmet
August 2000
Campari and Grapefruit Ice Pops
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 day
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
3 tablespoons Campari
3 tablespoons vodka
Special equipment: 9 (1/3-cup) ice pop molds and 9 wooden sticks
Simmer sugar and water in a small saucepan, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, then cool syrup. Stir in remaining ingredients and pour through a fine sieve into a large glass measuring cup. Pour into molds. Freeze at least 24 hours. Add sticks when mixture is slushy, about 1 hour.
Makes 9 (1/3-cup) ice pops.
Gourmet
August 2000
Blue Martini Ice Pops
Gins that emphasize fruit botanicals, such as Tanqueray No. Ten, work best with this recipe.
Active time: 25 minutes Start to finish: 1 day
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
6 strips fresh lemon zest (1/2 lemon)
3 tablespoons gin
2 tablespoons dry vermouth
1 tablespoon blue Curaçao
Special equipment: 5 (1/3-cup) ice pop molds and 5 wooden sticks
Simmer water, sugar, and zest in a small saucepan, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Cool syrup, then stir in gin, vermouth, and Curaçao. Discard zest. Pour into molds and freeze at least 24 hours. Add sticks when mixture is slushy, about 1 hour. Makes 5 (1/3-cup) ice pops
Gourmet
August 2000