This month’s Sweet Adventures Blog Hop couldn’t have had a more perfect theme given the ridiculous heat Melbourne has faced over the last week – it’s a popsicle party! The always delightful Love Swah is hosting and I’m rather excited to see what everyone has come up with!
After starting off with some healthy icy poles with the Apricot Yoghurt icy poles I shared a little while back, I decided for this popsicle party I would something a little more adult and definitely not breakfast appropriate! I still had a little of the Peach-Mint syrup I had made, so I thought I would combine it with some fresh strawberries and a splash of vodka to make some fruity and refreshing pop-tails which are perfect for a summer night treat! You can get your vodkas at gatter top drinks and make your own refreshments.
Ingredients List
- 10 strawberries
- 3tbs peach syrup (recipe here)
- 3tbs vodka
- 1 cup tonic water
Steps
- Hull the strawberries and cut in half
- Blitz in a food processor until smooth, then add the syrup and vodka and blitz to combine
- Pour in the tonic water and stir to combine
- Pour into popsicle moulds and freeze until set (overnight is best)
- Enjoy! (responsibly!)
Cocktails in popsicle form – so much more fun! You can’t make them toooo strong either or they won’t freeze properly, so they aren’t quite as alcoholic as a real cocktail!
Have you had alcoholic icy-poles before? Any cocktails work particularly well?
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I Spy Plum Pie is Liz, an early 30s kiwi-born, Melbourne raised girl who is passionate about the environment and sustainability, food, exploring and learning new things. Join me on my journey to a happy, sustainable life!
My Kitchen Stories
January 20, 2014 at 5:48 pm (11 years ago)I love an adult icy pole and what could be better than this combo. Wish I had one now!
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
January 20, 2014 at 7:43 pm (11 years ago)Thanks! Gotta love a little adult addition to an icy pole!
vegeTARAian
January 20, 2014 at 10:12 pm (11 years ago)Holy moly, these sound incredible! I would LOVE these on a hot day *hiccup*
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
January 21, 2014 at 5:29 pm (11 years ago)Thanks love! I’ve got one left in the freezer that I’m saving as a treat for when I finish packing to move house – it’s taking a lot of self control not to eat it now!
JJ - 84thand3rd
January 21, 2014 at 11:27 pm (11 years ago)They sound delicious, and yes, perfect for all this hot weather!
JJ – 84thand3rd recently posted…Rainbow Whole-Fruit Ice Pops
Alison
January 23, 2014 at 9:51 am (11 years ago)Ha! I didn’t realise till now that I chose the very same flavours… except that mine are kid-friendly! Love your idea of using home-made syrup.
I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
January 23, 2014 at 1:28 pm (11 years ago)Ha! What are the chances of that! The syrup was really delicious, I used it in lots of different ways (most involving alcohol come to think of it!) but it would be really great with yoghurt and muesli for breakfast too!
Tania @ The Cook's Pyjamas
January 23, 2014 at 7:10 pm (11 years ago)You had me at vodka 🙂 I absolutely love the flavour combination of strawberries and peaches. I think they bring out the best in each other. Brilliant.
Tania @ The Cook’s Pyjamas recently posted…Spiced Plum & Yoghurt Popsicles
I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
January 29, 2014 at 12:01 pm (11 years ago)They really do work well together, don’t they? Plus, you can’t really go wrong by adding vodka!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make
October 31, 2014 at 1:23 pm (10 years ago)I’ve never tried an alcoholic icy pole before – such a brilliant idea!
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
November 2, 2014 at 9:00 am (10 years ago)Thanks Lauren! I can see more of these in my future too!
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile
October 31, 2014 at 3:46 pm (10 years ago)What an awesome idea Liz! I love it! Boozy icy-poles.. is there anything better! xx
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
November 2, 2014 at 9:00 am (10 years ago)Not in my books! xx
Dannielle @ Zamamabakes
October 31, 2014 at 11:44 pm (10 years ago)You must of known about my love of Vodka! Can’t wait to test these little treasures out.
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
November 2, 2014 at 9:01 am (10 years ago)Hope you like them!