Mojito Popsicles

This post and recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. This recipe is for adults 21 and older and does contain alcohol.

Miss running after the ice cream truck on a hot summer day as a kid? These mojito popsicles are the adult interpretation. Although I’d still chase after the truck to be honest.

It’s Friday, it’s hot out, and we are hosting our neighborhood happy hour tonight which means we will be hanging out on our porch with these popsicles in hand! Apparently I really like mojitos because not only do I have scads of flavor variations of the cocktail itself, but I actually made strawberry mojito popsicles for last year’s #SummerDessertWeek, haha oops! Either my memory sucks or I’m obsessed. Honestly it was the prior but heck they are delicious and great served in a cold beverage instead of using ice.

Check out the amazing #SummerDessertWeek recipes from our bloggers today!

Summer Drinks:

• Mermaid Pineapple RumDum from Big Bear’s Wife

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts:

• Cotton Candy Cupcakes from Daily Dish Recipes
• Drumstick Layered Dessert from Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Mermaid Milkshakes from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Mojito Popsicles from The Spiffy Cookie
• Fried Ice Cream Cake from Cookaholic Wife
• Unicorn Milkshake from For The Love of Food

Sweet Summertime Cakes and Cupcakes:

• Mojito Cupcakes from Jen Around the World
• Pina Colada Cupcakes from The Beard and The Baker
• Lemonade Cupcakes from The Domestic Kitchen
• Summer Sangria Cake from A Blender Mom
• Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Cupcakes from Doughmesstic
• Sunflower Cupcakes from Home Sweet Homestead
• Easy Pina Colada Poke Cake from Love and Confections
• Classic Vanilla Cupcakes + Summer Cupcake Decorating from Books n’ Cooks
• Almond Cupcakes with Almond Buttercream Frosting from The Food Hunter’s Guide to Cuisine
• Peach Upside Down Cake from Home Sweet Homestead
• Jam Breakfast Cake with Streusel from Shockingly Delicious
• Summer Berry Cupcakes with Lemon Icing from Nancie’s Table

No Bake Treats:

• Million Dollar Bar Pies from Fake Ginger
• Blackberry Cream Cheese Dessert from Eat Move Make
• No Bake Lemon Cheesecake from Cooking With Carlee

Baked Desserts:

• S’mores Cheesecake from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• Strawberry Cheesecake Shortbread Bars from The Bitter Side of Sweet
• Drumstick Babka from Sweet ReciPEAs
• Raspberry Lemon Brownies from Sweet Beginnings
• Peach Streusel Crumb Bars from Blogghetti
• White Tea Peach Panna Cotta from Palatable Pastime

Candies:

• Homemade Strawberry Swirl Marshmallow from My Sweet Zepol
• Blueberry Lemonade Lollipops from Our Good Life

Only a couple more days to enter the giveaway! Scroll to the bottom of this post for more information about the sponsors of #SummerDessertWeek and how to win. Sponsored items used in this recipe: Dixie Crystals sugar and Sweets & Treats wooden rock candy sticks.

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Eight years ago: Beef Negimaki With Broccolini and Rice

MOJITO POPSICLES

Makes 1 dozen, depending on mold size

Ingredients:

MINT SIMPLE SYRUP

1 cup water

1 cup Dixie Crystals pure cane sugar

10 fresh mint leaves, minced

POPSICLES

1-1/2 cups water

1/4 cup lime juice

1/4 cup rum*

Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

* 2 tsp of rum flavored extract can be used instead of rum

Directions:

1. For the simple syrup, add all ingredients to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat just until it bubbles. Turn down to low for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Chill until ready to use.
2. In a large bowl, mix the water, simple syrup, lime juice, rum, and extract (if using).
3. Place a couple leaves of mint into the popsicle molds, pour in the popsicle mixture, insert sticks, and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.

Source: Adapted from my Strawberry Mojito Popsicles.

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Disclaimer: These posts and recipes are part of the week-long event, #SummerDessertWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like to Thank our amazing sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Adam’s Extract, Wilton, Sweets and Treats Shop and Anolon ! These wonderful sponsors provided the prize packs for our giveaways and also sent samples and products to the #SummerDessertWeek bloggers to use in their recipes.