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My love of popsicles began at an early age.

My love of popsicles began at an early age.

POPTAILS AND POP MUSIC

September 4, 2015

I’m excited for Labor Day weekend for many reasons.  To name a few…

1)  I get to spend a long weekend with Marc

2)  We are heading to a friend’s wedding on Sunday

3)  Sunday is also my birthday, so we are celebrating with a Monday Funday brunch party at Humpitz Manor

In an attempt to extend summer vibes into September, I’m heading into the long weekend armed with a 90s pop playlist (on the SOUNDTRACK page) and some delicious poptails for Monday’s party.

JALAPENO CUCUMBER VODKA LEMONADE POPTAILS

Jalapeño cucumber vodka lemonade is one of my favorite summer party cocktails.  Recently, Marc and I started experimenting with poptails after we got popsicle molds as a wedding present, and it got me thinking that one of my favorite beverages could make an even better frozen treat. 

I love it when I’m right :)

Combine the following ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth:

1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 cup lemonade
Juice of 2 lemons
A shot glass of vodka
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Pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.  Makes 6 poptails.

All that’s left to do is throw on some tunes and enjoy the holiday weekend!

-JS

 

For additional poptail recipes, click here (personal favorites are the Bourbon Butterscotch Latte and the Cucumber Ginger Gin ice pops).

In EAT + DRINK, MUSIC Tags 90s MUSIC, POP MUSIC, POPTAILS, POPSICLES, CUCUMBER JALAPENO LEMONADE
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