Boozy Cherry Bomb Popsicles
These boozy cherry bomb popsicles are a perfect adult frozen treat combining sweet-tart cherry flavor with a warm kick of cherry liqueur. Easy to make and ideal for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup (120ml) cherry liqueur (e.g., Luxardo Maraschino)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish or blending)
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Puree the cherries: Place pitted cherries in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. For a silkier texture, strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove skins and bits.
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine cherry puree, cooled simple syrup, cherry liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract if using. Stir well and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Fill the popsicle molds: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving space at the top for expansion. Optionally, add a fresh mint leaf into each mold.
- Insert sticks and freeze: Place sticks in molds and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until solid.
- Unmold and serve: Run warm water briefly over the outside of molds to release popsicles. Gently pull on sticks and enjoy.
Notes
Keep alcohol content around 15-20% of total liquid to ensure popsicles freeze properly. Use simple syrup instead of granulated sugar alone for smoother texture. Freeze slowly by wrapping molds in a towel if popsicles become too hard. Let popsicles sit at room temperature for a minute before unmolding to avoid breakage. For less icy texture, add a tablespoon of corn syrup or honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.3
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