Mojito Ice Pops with Fresh Mint and Lime Zest
Refreshing frozen treats that capture the classic mojito's bright lime and mint flavors in kid-friendly ice pop form. Made with fresh lime zest, mint simple syrup, and optional rum extract for adult versions. The sugarcane juice adds authentic sweetness while chopped mint leaves provide bursts of fresh flavor throughout. Perfect for summer parties, pool days, or as a cooling dessert after spicy meals.
Ingredients
- 2 large limes
- ½ cup sugarcane juice or waterwater1:1sugar-free
add 1 tsp sugar for sweetness
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbs mint simple syruphoney3:4 rationatural
use less honey as it's sweeter
- 2 tsp imitation rum extract or the real thingreal rum1:1adult-version
for alcoholic version
- 16 large mint leaves
- 1 tsp sugar, if not using sugarcane juice(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Zest one lime and chop fine
- 2
Chop the mint leaves fine
- 3
Add the lime zest and chopped mint leaves to a spouted bowl
- 4
Add all liquid ingredients to the bowl
- 5
If not using sugarcane juice, add sugar and taste for sweetness adjustments
- 6
Mix everything together and pour into ice pop molds
- 7
Put the ice pop handles on and place in freezer
- 8
Freeze for 2 to 3 hours or overnight
- 9
Pull handles out of semi-frozen ice pops and gently mix from bottom with chopstick or skewer to distribute settled mint and lime zest
- 10
Put handles back in and freeze completely
Tips
Gently mix the semi-frozen pops to redistribute settled ingredients for even mint and lime distribution throughout each pop.
Taste the mixture before freezing and adjust sweetness as needed, especially when substituting water for sugarcane juice.
Good to Know
Keep frozen for up to 2 weeks in freezer
Can be made up to 1 week in advance
Remove from molds just before serving, run under warm water briefly if stuck
Common Mistakes
Mix semi-frozen pops to avoid all mint and lime settling at bottom
Taste mixture before freezing to avoid bland or overly sweet pops
Substitutions
for alcoholic version
FAQ
Can I make these without rum extract?
Yes, simply omit the rum extract for a completely alcohol-free version. The lime and mint flavors will still be vibrant and refreshing.
What if I don't have mint simple syrup?
You can substitute with honey or regular simple syrup, though you'll lose some mint intensity. Consider muddling extra fresh mint leaves.
How long do these keep in the freezer?
These ice pops will keep well frozen for up to 2 weeks, though they're best enjoyed within the first week for optimal flavor.