The Poptail

As you are still enjoying the last days of summer, beat the heat with a Poptail, where summer’s two favorites, the popsicle and the frosty drink, combine. Next time you entertain try serving up one these summer time favorites with an adult twist.

RECIPE: Mojito Pops
Adapted from Erin Cooks

• 1 1/2 cups Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 1/2 cups Club Soda
• 1 cup Water
• 1/3 cup Mint Leaves
• 1 Lemon, peeled and cut in wedges
• 3 Limes, peeled and cut into wedges
• 1 1/2 cups Sugar
• 4 Tbs Light Rum

1. Combine the lime juice, club soda, and water into a pitcher and set aside while you peel and cut up lemon and limes.
2. To the pitcher add mint, lemon & lime wedges, sugar, and rum. Muddle all of the ingredients together with a muddler or wooden spoon.
3. Remove the lemon & lime wedges and pour mixture into popsicle molds, distributing the mint evenly. Insert the sticks. Freeze for at least 12 hours.
4. Let stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes before removing the sticks from the molds.

RECIPE: Margarita Pops
Adapted from Bon Appetit, March 2003

• 1/2 cup Tequila
• 6 TBS Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 cup coarse Kosher Salt
• 6 frozen lime-flavored ice pops or fruit bars, unwrapped

1. Mix together tequila and lime juice in a small pitcher.
2. Put the coarse salt in a small bowl.
3. Place all ice pops into a deep bowl with the sticks going up or place 1 pop in each of 6 glasses.
4. Pour tequila- lime juice mixture over ice pops.
5. Lightly dip 1 edge of each ice pop into coarse salt and serve.

For more entertaining tips and recipes from Zareen, visit her blog Cooking With Z.