Strawberry Mojito Popsicles #SummerDessertWeek

This post and recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek. While I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies, as always my opinions remain my own and I was not otherwise compensated. This recipe contains alcohol and is only for adults 21+.

Summer isn’t complete with mojitos or popsicles so why not combine them into one?

I don’t normally fall into the stereotypical “basic white girl” categories: I never wore UGGs, don’t drink coffee let alone “PSLs”, I’m not sure I even know what Tumblr is, still don’t like Vera Bradley, don’t call breakfast “brekkies” or pizza “za”, and rarely have a clue/care about what famous person is dating/divorcing who. But I dang it do I ever love mojitos and mules. Proof? This is my second mojito recipe in a month. But hey this one comes in popsicle form and it’s a totally different fruit than last time. True, I essentially turned my recipe for a strawberry mojito into a popsicle, but that recipe s 7 years old and I’m sure you’ve all forgotten about it by now so consider this your refresher course.

This popsicle is my second contribution to #SummerDessertWeek. While yes it’s a mojito with slightly less booze frozen into a popsicle mold, don’t go handing these out to the neighborhood kids. This is an adult only treat and I promise you’ll be glad you have to keep them all to yourself. You could even get all fancy and serve them in a glass of prosecco or something else bubbly. But what do I know? Oh snap now I want to make a mule popsicle and serve it in ginger beer. Thank you for joining me in this train of thought. Now go check out everyone else’s recipes for today and enter the giveaway located at the end of this post!

I used Dixie Crystals pure cane sugar, Adams Extract imitation strawberry, and Susquehanna Glass Co. mermaid stemless wine glasses in this post.

Check out the amazing #SummerDessertWeek recipes from our bloggers today!

Ice Cream Recipes:

• No Churn S’mores Ice Cream Ice Cream from Big Bear’s Wife
• Strawberry Mojito Popsicles from The Spiffy Cookie
• Happylicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Parfait from Desserts Required
• Toasted Almond Ice Cream Bars from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• No Churn Banana Pudding Ice Cream from A Blender Mom

Sweet Summertime Cakes:

• Coconut Lime Pound Cake from The Food Hunter’s Guide To Cuisine
• Old Fashioned Cocktail Upside Down Cake from Forking Up

No-Bake Treats:

• No Bake Lemonade Pie from 4 Sons ‘R’ Us

Baked Desserts:

• Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart from Eat Move Make
• Strawberry Sour Cream Pound Cake from The Bitter Side of Sweet
• Grocery Store Iced Oatmeal Cookies from The Beard and The Baker
• Mermaid Pudding Pops from For the Love of Food
• Cream Cheese Pastry with Almond Filling from Shockingly Delicious
• S’mores Pizza from Daily Dish Recipes
• S’mores Cookie Bars from The Domestic Kitchen

One year ago: Stuffed Blueberry Pie Oreo Cookies

Two years ago: Butterfinger Brownie Banana Bread

Four years ago: Cheesy Taco Seasoned Hard Pretzels

Five years ago: Raw Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites

Six years ago: Red Velvet Cake Batter Dip

Seven years ago: Chocolate Covered Sunflower Seed Cookies

STRAWBERRY MOJITO POPSICLES

Makes 1 dozen, depending on mold size

Ingredients:

MINT SIMPLE SYRUP

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup Dixie Crystals pure cane sugar

10 fresh mint leaves

POPSICLES

2 pints (4 cups) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, divided

1/4 cup lime juice

1/4 cup rum*

1 tsp Adams Extract imitation strawberry (optional)

Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

* 2 tsp of rum flavored extract can be used instead of rum

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat just until it bubbles. Turn down to low for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Chill until ready to use.
2. In a blender or food processor, add 3 cups of the strawberries and lime juice and blend until smooth. Add rum, strawberry extract (if using), simple syrup and pulse until combined.
3. Place remaining slices of strawberry into the popsicle molds along with a couple leaves of mint.
4. Pour blended mixture into popsicle molds, insert sticks, and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.

Source: Adapted from my Strawberry Mojito and Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Popsicles.

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