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Serving frosty Summer adult treats to your guests is a fabulous way to “do cocktails” on a sweltering weekend afternoon.
THIS SEASON’S BEST HOSTESS HACK – Have Some “Frosty Adult Treats” stashed away in your freezer!
When you’re having friends drop by for afternoon cocktails this season, wouldn’t be lovely to whip out some fabulous frosty Summer adult treats from the freezer?
What a fun and novel way to serve cocktails during the warm weather months. When it’s so hot that even throwing together a pitcher of your signature cocktail can feel too daunting. What to do?
Make a few different flavors of Fruity Potent Pops and have them tucked away in the freezer for when it’s hot, and cocktail hour is looming. They’re a fabulous way to enjoy a Summer libation, with a fun and unique twist!
If you’d rather have a more traditional cocktail, but still have that frosty Summer adult treat vibe going, try Watermelon-Wine Slushers.
They’re full of fruity goodness, and just shout out “summer” with each sip you take!
PURCHASED POPS IN PROSECCO
We’re going to start off with a fast and simple “frosty Summer adult treat” hack!
Simply purchase some delicious fruit juice pops and a bottle of Prosecco wine from the grocer, and you’re half way there!
When you get home, pop (pun intended!) the Prosecco in the refrigerator to chill. Now you’re ready to serve tasty and frosty Summer adult treats whenever you get the urge.
To Serve “Pops in Prosecco”:
- Pour a serving of Prosecco in a large mouthed white wine glass. Unwrap a pop and place inside of wine glasses, leaning on the rims.
- Feel free to garnish with fresh fruit that matches or complements the flavor of your fruit juice pop. I love mango pops with strawberries myself.
SWEET DESSERT WINE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN FRUITY POTENT POPS
You’ll find that there are plenty of “boozy pop” recipes on Pinterest and circulating around the internet. And I’ve tried several different ones, but felt like I would have wanted them to be a little sweeter.
Once I started thinking about creating my own recipe for some frosty Summer adult treats, it dawned on me! When I make a traditional popsicle, I always make sure that they have a certain ratio of sugar to allow fine ice crystals to form.
If there isn’t enough sugar in your popsicles, they freeze into large “icy” crystals that change the texture of the finished pop. Keep in mind that alcohol does not freeze well (remember the vodka bottle you keep in the freezer?).
The addition of sugar to my recipe, both in the dessert wine and a simple sugar syrup takes care of both issues! It produces an “adult” pop that is both sweet enough, and freezes harder and with finer ice crystals! I call that a win-win, don’t you?
So, I took that concept and ran with it. The final recipe for Fruity Potent Pops forms popsicles that have just enough sweetness and freeze incredibly well too.
I used Barefoot brand wines for all my pops and they turned out fabulous. I like to make my pops with a “drinkable” wine that has a great price-point, and Barefoot wines fit the bill nicely. Use your favorite brand, or try one of the numerous varieties of Barefoot wines like Pink Moscato or their Peach “bubbly” that’s pictured here.
FRUITY POTENT POPS
So easy to make, so delicious to drink, I mean eat, these Fruity Potent Pops should be on your “to do” list, and soon!
I’ve developed two different versions of this recipe, the first using fresh fruit and a fruit flavored wine. The second uses a fruit puree or canned nectar and fresh fruit with an unflavored Moscato varietal.
Both versions produce a fabulously fruity, but potent pop!
Yes, these pops are truly simple to make. But, I want to give you a few tips on how to make Fruity Potent Pops that turn out perfect every time!
- Prepare batches of simple sugar syrup (directions are in the recipes) to keep on hand in your refrigerator all Summer long
- Choose a sweet dessert wine like a Moscato, Barefoot Peach flavored “bubbly” or a Gallo Pineapple flavored white wine
- Use a vertical, hard-sided mold for any alcohol-based pop recipe. They’re too soft to be made in flexible silicone molds
- All ingredients should be chilled/frozen before starting recipe
- Pre-freeze the popsicle molds for at least 30 minutes before filling
- To ensure your popsicle sticks will be straight, pre-fill the pop compartments with 1 inch of liquid. Then drop a few pieces of fruit in and position the sticks between the fruits to center them. You’ll add more fruit and then fill with wine mixture
- Use chilled, cut fruit to add to your pops
- Leave a 1/2 inch head space when filling molds to allow for expansion during freezing
WATERMELON-WINE SLUSHERS
Here’s the frosty Summer adult treat that packs a “whollop without warning”, so be careful!
True, they’re chock-full of fabulous sweet watermelon. You cut the watermelon into chunks and freeze it for a few hours before making the drinks. Then you combine the frozen fruit in the blender with simple syrup and the dessert wine of your choice, and whip them into a frozen frenzy!
I actually advise making the drinks a few hours before you want to serve the Watermelon-Wine Slushers. They benefit from getting fully frozen again after being processed in the blender. You’ll want to stir the mixture to keep it from becoming solid before serving time.
If you’d rather serve your Watermelon-Wine Slushers immediately after preparing them, offer them in “frosted” glasses straight from the freezer. It’ll make all the difference!
Watermelon-Wine Slushers are simply luscious and refreshing on a hot Summer’s day!
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I’VE GOT A FABULOUS “BIG BATCH” COCKTAIL RECIPE FOR YOUR SUMMER ENTERTAINING!
Here’s a great recipe that’s simple to put together the day before your gathering and have ready to serve your whole gang! Try my Lemon Drop Cocktail Mixer by the Pitcher with Recipe PDF.
It’s sweet, tart and perfect for any Summer gathering that you’ve got planned. Give this fabulous recipe a try and make your hostess duties a little easier this season!
Frosty, fruity adult Summer fun on a stick! Enjoy a potent pop that's filled with fresh fruit and the great taste of a fruit flavored sparkling wine! Adults, this one's just for you! Nutritional info is approximate due to differences in wine and fruits used. A Summery fruit-filled slushie that's got a potent punch from sweet dessert wine. It's the perfect frozen libation for your Summer celebrations. 1. SIMPLE SYRUP: Combine 1 cup white granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stirring occasionally, heat the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved. Raise the heat to medium-high and continue to cook until it comes to a simmer. Simmer syrup for 1 minute, remove from heat and let cool. Simple syrup will last in a tightly closed container in refrigerator for up to 1 month. 2. Place ingredients into a blender and whirl until smooth. Stop to scrape down sides with a rubber spatula half way through. 3. Transfer mixture to a pitcher or spouted container and freeze for at least 1 1/2 hours, stirring after 45 minutes to keep mixture slushy. 4. Stir Watermelon-Wine Slusher well and pour into a chilled/frozen glass. Garnish with watermelon spear and serve immediately. Calories will depend on type of wine used.
Fruity Potent Pops
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Yield 10
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 10mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 2gSugar 28gProtein 1g
Watermelon - Wine Slushers
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Yield 8
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 11mgCarbohydrates 31gFiber 1gSugar 21gProtein 1g
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