Refreshing Strawberry Margarita Popsicles
A quick and easy homemade frozen cocktail treat combining fresh strawberries, lime, tequila, and orange liqueur for a refreshing summer delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/2 cup tequila blanco
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1/2 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons agave syrup for extra sweetness
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine strawberries and granulated sugar. Toss gently and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to macerate.
- Transfer the macerated strawberries and juices to a blender. Add lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, water, and salt. Blend until smooth but slightly textured.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding agave syrup if desired. Blend briefly again to mix.
- Pour mixture into popsicle molds, leaving space at the top. Insert sticks and place molds on a baking sheet for stability.
- Freeze for 6-8 hours or overnight until solid.
- To unmold, run warm water over the molds for a few seconds and gently pull the sticks. Optionally, sprinkle coarse salt on popsicles for a salted rim effect.
Notes
Do not skip the maceration step for best flavor. Use fresh lime juice for optimal taste. Pulse blender to avoid warming the mixture. For a non-alcoholic version, replace tequila and orange liqueur with extra water and orange juice. Salt rim effect can be added after unmolding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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