Margarita Popsicles…*
…frozen cocktails at your fingertips
Ahhh, the sunshine is finally out and the temperatures are rising. It’s almost summertime, the season dedicated to beaches, barbeques, bonfires, and of course, ice cold (adult) beverages. It’s time for bike rides and baseball games, outdoor parties and social gatherings. Whatever the occasion, popsicles are always appropriate…especially if they give your guests (21+ of course) a little buzz. I scored this tangy and totally cool recipe from the Food Network’s Emeril Lagasse. With a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can make these delightfully refreshing popsicles in a matter of minutes. Just a quick tip: If you're planning to roll the edges in salt, just be sure to do it right before serving, for the salt will melt the popsicles. I used sugar instead because it is a popsicle afterall! Enjoy :)
…frozen cocktails at your fingertips
Ahhh, the sunshine is finally out and the temperatures are rising. It’s almost summertime, the season dedicated to beaches, barbeques, bonfires, and of course, ice cold (adult) beverages. It’s time for bike rides and baseball games, outdoor parties and social gatherings. Whatever the occasion, popsicles are always appropriate…especially if they give your guests (21+ of course) a little buzz. I scored this tangy and totally cool recipe from the Food Network’s Emeril Lagasse. With a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can make these delightfully refreshing popsicles in a matter of minutes. Just a quick tip: If you're planning to roll the edges in salt, just be sure to do it right before serving, for the salt will melt the popsicles. I used sugar instead because it is a popsicle afterall! Enjoy :)
The Ingredients…*
(Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse)
(Makes 4 popsicles)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
Kosher salt, for garnish (or sugar!)
Special Equipment:
4 small cups (recommended: Dixie)
4 popsicle sticks
(Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse)
(Makes 4 popsicles)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
Kosher salt, for garnish (or sugar!)
Special Equipment:
4 small cups (recommended: Dixie)
4 popsicle sticks
The Instructions…*
(1) Combine sugar, lime juice, water, lemon juice and orange juice in a small saucepan over medium heat; Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves
(2) Remove from heat and allow to cool
(3) Once cool transfer to a blender with tequila, orange liqueur, and lime wedge and process until smooth
(4) Pour into the cups and cover the top of each cup with foil; Place the popsicle stick in center of cup (down through foil, which will hold it in place)
(5) Freeze until hard, preferably overnight
(6) Remove from freezer and run cup under warm water to loosen popsicle; Garnish with kosher salt (or sugar) and serve J
(1) Combine sugar, lime juice, water, lemon juice and orange juice in a small saucepan over medium heat; Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves
(2) Remove from heat and allow to cool
(3) Once cool transfer to a blender with tequila, orange liqueur, and lime wedge and process until smooth
(4) Pour into the cups and cover the top of each cup with foil; Place the popsicle stick in center of cup (down through foil, which will hold it in place)
(5) Freeze until hard, preferably overnight
(6) Remove from freezer and run cup under warm water to loosen popsicle; Garnish with kosher salt (or sugar) and serve J