Mojito Ice Pop Recipe

The classic Cuban cocktail is simply mint to be frozen

If mojitos have one flaw, it's that they're impossible to sip. How do you not down something that refreshing in five seconds? Luckily, you can't chug an ice pop, which is why we created a frozen version of the rum drink to make it last just a bit longer. And for true lovers of this Cuban cocktail: We suggest you drop one of these into an actual mojito, poptail-style.

A mint-infused simple syrup acts as the base here, with lime two ways and a double shot of rum. Since alcohol lowers the freezing point of water, these won't be as boozy as their drink relative—which just means it's OK to grab seconds.

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Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen

Mojito Ice Pops
3.7 from 31 ratings
Keep your cool with a frozen version of a refreshing, minty mojito.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
3
ice pops
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup mint, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup white rum
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
Directions
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water and mint. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cool until the sugar is dissolved, stirring often. Remove from the heat, cover and let steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Strain the mixture into a large bowl, preferably one with a spout for easy pouring. Stir in the rum, lime juice and zest, and divide between ten 3-ounce Popsicle molds.
  3. Freeze until solid, 6 to 8 hours, then unmold and serve.
Nutrition
Calories per Serving 314
Total Fat 0.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Total Carbohydrates 69.9 g
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g
Total Sugars 67.0 g
Sodium 12.3 mg
Protein 0.6 g
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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