Let's pretend you and I are at the spa, and they just handed us icy cold cucumber pops studded with fresh raspberries. Well, if you and I are friends enough to go to a spa together, you probably would assume that I snuck vodka in my purse to dunk these popsicles in. When you eagerly reach for the vodka without a hint of judgement in your eyes, you and I just elevated to best friend status.
My new best friend lately is the juicer. No, I don't juice gigantic kale leaves, and then instagram it to make you feel bad about your diet choices that day. (but I live with someone who does!). I juice things for cocktails, which is way more fun. I'm not the only cool cat that does it---check out Joy's carrot juice Bourbon cocktail! I want to re-tox with her so bad.
I can't get over how fresh-tasting a cucumber is right out of the juicer. One thing I learned with juicing this summer is that you must always include a lemon. Lemons make everything not taste like dirt, ya know? I also throw in a knob of ginger because I like the heat and spice.
For these cucumber pops, I juiced a giant cucumber from my garden. It gave me about 1 ½ cups of juice. Crazy, right? I also peeled a lemon and tossed it in the juicer, too. I left out the ginger this go around, but I'll probably add it next time. Taste the juice before making the popsicles---you may want to stir in 1-2 tablespoons of agave nectar. I've grown accustomed to the earthy taste of fresh juice, but if you're new to it, please, stir in a little sweetener. You'll love it more, and you're still getting your veggies, so what's the harm?
One little persnickety thing about fresh juice: it separates. So, to make these gorgeous green pops with raspberries floating in them just so, I ended up pouring the mixture in and then stirring several times before it froze solid. I know, it sounds like a pain. But not as big a pain as my Earl Grey latte pops with all the stripes, I swears.
A refreshing way to cool down this summer. *If you don't have a juicer, try a high-speed blender and then straining the mixture. It should be just as good, though I haven't tried it that way.Cucumber Raspberry Pops
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 47Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g
Amanda says
Your pictures are so pretty!!
Natalie says
These look amazing! I am going to make them as a surprise treat for my family tomorrow. Can't wait :D
Russell from Chasing Delicious says
These have just got to be the prettiest popsicles I have ever seen! And talk about a scrumptious flavors!
Zainab says
Hahahha :) you don't IG to make me feel bad, we'll thank you! We are IG buddies!! These are just the prettiest pops ever! Love the refreshing cucumber juice and the specks of red. Gorgeous!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
these popsicles look delicious! never tried a cucumber flavoured popsicle before, i can imagine how good they would have tasted!
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
Oh these look so refreshing and delicious!!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
why did i not think of dunking popsicles with vodka (or gin in my case)...this is a brilliant idea for juice pops.
Jenny @ BAKE says
These are so pretty and bright!
Anita says
Hello Christina!
I would never have thought of using cucumber in ice cream, but the do look very refreshing with the raspberries!
Mei says
Are you juicing the whole lemon?
Christina Lane says
Yes, but peeled.