Name: Strawberry Margarita Ice Pops
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 1 day
Yield: Makes 8 (1/3-cup) ice pops
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb strawberries, hulled and halved; 1/2 cup white tequila; 1/2 cup superfine granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 8 (1/3-cup) ice pop molds and 8 wooden sticks

To make these ice pops nonalcoholic, substitute freshly squeezed orange juice for the tequila.

Recipe information

Total Time
1 day
Yield
Makes 8 (1/3-cup) ice pops

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1
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.
Step 2
Freeze at least 24 hours.

TagsPopsicle Frozen Dessert Dessert Tequila Alcohol Beverages Strawberry Berry Fruit Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Vegetarian Quick Make Ahead 5 Ingredients or Fewer No-Cook Blender Summer Gourmet

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