Frozen Margarita Pops: A Refreshing Twist on the Classic Cocktail
Elevate Your Summer Gatherings
When the temperatures rise, nothing beats the heat like a cool, refreshing drink. But what if you could take that drink to the next level? Introducing frozen margarita pops, the perfect adults-only treat to spice up your summer gatherings.
Key Lime Juice: The Secret Ingredient
While regular limes will do in a pinch, Key limes bring a unique flavor to these pops. Find them at Latin American and Asian grocery stores for an authentic taste.
Make Ahead and Enjoy
These pops are perfect for making ahead of time. Simply keep them frozen and covered, and they’ll last up to 4 months. That’s plenty of time to enjoy them at your next BBQ or pool party.
Watch and Learn
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how to make these pops with Karen’s CHOW Tip video. You’ll be a pro in no time!
Recipe Details
Yields: 6 (4-ounce) pops
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: About 7 hours
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Key lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced Key lime zest
- 3/4 cup water
- 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk (half of a 14-ounce can)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tequila
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine the Magic
In a bowl, mix together lime juice, zest, water, condensed milk, and tequila. Stir until well combined. - Prepare the Molds
Divide the salt evenly into the bottom of each of six 4-ounce frozen pop molds. - Fill and Freeze
Pour the margarita mixture into each mold, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace. Freeze for 6 hours, until solid. - Release and Enjoy
To release an individual pop, rotate it under a stream of running warm tap water for about 30 seconds. Never tug on the stick! Keep running it under water until the pop can be pulled out gently.
Reprinted with Permission
From Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It And Other Kitchen Projects by Karen Solomon. Copyright 2011. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Random House, Inc. Photo credit for book cover: Angie Cao © 2011.
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