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Tequila Sunrise Ice Pops Recipe

Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez
Tequila Sunrise ice pops are a grown up way to celebrate summer. Bright with orange and pomegranate, boozy with tequila - how can you go...
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Cuisine Boozy Food
Servings 6 1 ice pop
Calories 70 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces Orange Juice freshly squeezed or pulp-free store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon Simple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Tequila
  • 1/2 teaspoon Orange Blossom Water
  • 4 ounces Orange Juice freshly squeezed or pulp-free store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon Simple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Tequila
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pomegranate Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Grenadine Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Pomegranate Juice plus 3 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons Grenadine Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Tequila

Instructions
 

  • Stir together the ingredients for each layer separately. Cover and place the 2nd and 3rd layer mixtures in the fridge for now.
  • Divide the 1st layer evenly between 6 (2.5 ounce) or 5 (3 ounce) popsicle molds. Set on a level surface in the freezer for 45-60 minutes.
  • Remove from freezer and slowly pour in the second layer. Freeze for 30 minutes, then poke wooden popsicle sticks through the center, and freeze for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove from freezer and slowly pour in the 3rd layer. Return to freezer and freeze until solid, 4-6 hours.

Notes

  • Some popsicle molds come with "built-in" plastic sticks. I prefer using wooden popsicle sticks, so I store those "extra" plastic sticks in a container (in case I ever want to give the complete mold away).
  • To hold the wooden sticks steady in the center of the ice pops, cover the mold with a sheet of plastic wrap (or foil) that is pulled taut across the top and secured with a rubber band. Use a small, thin knife (like a paring knife) to cut a thin slit centered over each opening. Don't make it bigger than the popsicle stick itself, or it won't hold it steady. Slide the sticks through the openings and into a popsicle that is about half-set; freeze until solid.
  • If you're making layered ice pops, add the plastic and slide the stick in once the molds are about 2/3 of the way full. Freeze for a while longer and then continue with your layering.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 9gSugar: 9g
Keyword Boozy Food, Frozen, Frozen Treats, Oranges, Pomegranates, Tequila
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