Refreshing Patriotic Strawberry Watermelon Mojito Popsicles
A vibrant and cooling summer treat blending fresh strawberries, juicy watermelon, mint, lime, and a subtle mojito touch with rum. Perfect for hot days and festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 2 cups (300g) seedless watermelon, diced
- ¼ cup (about 10g) fresh mint leaves, packed
- Juice of 2 medium limes (about 2 tbsp or 30ml)
- 2 tbsp (30ml) white rum (optional)
- ¼ cup (60ml) simple syrup, homemade or store-bought
- ½ cup (120ml) cold water
Instructions
- Rinse and hull the strawberries, then chop them roughly. Dice the watermelon into small cubes, removing any seeds. Set aside.
- Make simple syrup if needed by combining equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely, then cool before using.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the strawberries, watermelon, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, white rum, simple syrup, and cold water. Pulse until you get a smooth, slightly textured puree.
- Taste and adjust by adding more lime juice or simple syrup if desired.
- Pour the mixture evenly into popsicle molds, leaving a small gap at the top for expansion. Insert popsicle sticks if molds don’t have built-in handles.
- Freeze molds for at least 6 hours or overnight. Avoid opening the freezer during the first few hours to prevent ice crystals.
- To unmold, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds and gently pull on the sticks. Serve immediately.
Notes
Bruise mint leaves before blending to release aroma. Avoid over-blending to prevent bitterness. Use ripe fruit for best sweetness. Simple syrup helps maintain creamy texture and prevents icy popsicles. For non-alcoholic version, omit rum and add extra lime juice and simple syrup. Freeze at least 6 hours or overnight. Run warm water on molds to unmold easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle (about 10
- Calories: 80100
- Sugar: 17
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 0.5
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