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
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
Such a creative popsicle recipe! I love it!
Julia says
I love the bright colors of these. I can't believe that the cucumber juice is so vivid! They sound perfect with a lil vodka-- Spa or not!
Madison says
Oh aren't these the cutest? I just love the way they look. I haven't made a single popsicle all summer. Must remedy that soon!
Jessica @ Stuck On Sweet says
Well aren't these gorgeous?! LOVE.
Matt Robinson says
What an awesome idea, loving these pops so much!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Gorgeous! I love juicing cucumbers, too. So fresh tasting. Best line of the post...I want to re-tox...LOL Love that! Pinned :)
sue/the view from great island says
Love love love those colors!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
Wow loving all the flavors up in herrr! So pretty too; pinning ;)
sAlly @ sallys baking addiction says
Juicing for cocktails. I knew I loved you for a reason Christina! And these popsicles... I have to try.
Amy @Very Culinary says
These are ridiculously beautiful. And it's so hot where I am... it doesn't cool down until November, so more time to make popsicles! WIN.