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Why so many boozy pops? Because, my friends, if I sit on my deck with a cocktail in one hand and a baby in the other, the neighbors might judge. However, if I sit on the deck with a popsicle in one hand and a baby in my lap, no one judges. They think, โhey, sheโs enjoying a delicious coconut popsicleโ, when really, Iโm enjoying a Boozy Horchata Pop. In this case, I look like Iโm enjoying a grape popsicle, but what Iโm actually eating is approximately 13.5 times betterโa hibiscus margarita on a stick. Oh Lordy.
Iโve beenย into hibiscus since before Starbucks made it so popular with their Passion tea. My roommate in college was from Mexico, and she would make tallย pitchers of what she called โagua de jaimaicaโ.
So, a hibiscus margarita would have um, hibiscus tea, lime, triple sec, and tequila. We have all that here, except with an alcohol level that wonโt prevent freezing. That is a nice way of saying donโt melt these and expect a buzz. You can still rub them with a lime and dip them in salt, like you would a margarita, though. I think thatโs fair.
So, cheers to deck drinking sans judgement!
Hibiscus Margarita Popsicles
These ice pops are for adults only!
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup dried hibiscus (agua de jamaica) flowers
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- juice from 1/2 a lime
- 1 tablespoon tequila
- 2 teaspoons triple sec (or Cointreau)
Instructions
- Bring the water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, and stir in the flowers. Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the flowers from the tea, and then whisk in the sugar. Whisk very well to dissolve.
- Next, stir in the lime juice and alcohols.
- Taste. Smile.
- Pour into popsicle molds, insert sticks, and freeze until solid.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 63Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 27mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 14gProtein: 0g
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Boozy popsicles are clearly the best type of popsicles.
Oooh, so pretty! While Iโve never tasted hibiscus, I am ready try! it sure adds a gorgeous color and I know for sure that:
a. I love all the recipes Iโve tried of yours so far, andโฆ
b. I love anything that resembles a margaritaโฆ.(with the โrโ slightly rolled!
As always, thank-you for such a lovely place to enjoy. Fantastic recipes and photographs.
I donโt think I could accurately describe how I feel about this recipe, so Iโll let a gif do it for me..
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Jamaica is my. jam. Oh mommy. I love love love agua de jamaica and hated having to give it up for the first trimster. Jamaica margaritas = godsend. Jamaica margarita popsicles?! I think Iโll make a few of these and pack them for the hospital..
Boozey anything on a stick is a recipe for success in my book. And Mamaโs gotta get a little r&r sometimes :)
Chrstina, these are gorgeous and they look tasty. Pinned!
These look perfectly puckerupable!! If thatโs even a word โ I donโt care, it stays and these make me swoon!
Delicious! Iโm mexican, so i drink โagua de jamaicaโ all the time and I intoduce it to my neighbors in that way! with alcohol! haha was so funny! we have a lot of flavors for the water! you should look for tamarindo!! you will love it to! is a little bit mor work but it worths!
Hi Lorena! Thanks for your comment! Love it! I do love tamarindo! I lived in Costa Rice for a long time, and drank tamarindo soda often! :)