As the temperatures rise this summer our need for crisp, cool and refreshing increases exponentially! These fun essential oil inspired popsicles are fun enough for the kids but sophisticated enough…
As the temperatures rise this summer our need for crisp, cool and refreshing increases exponentially! These fun essential oil inspired popsicles are fun enough for the kids but sophisticated enough for the adults!
Supplies
- Popsicle Mold (I found this Ring Pop Mold here or a standard mold here)
- Base Liquid (I chose bai5 Coconut Hubert’s Lemonade and Drip Coffee
- Blender
- Essential Oils
- Cucumber
- Cucumber Slices/Limes/Lemons for garnish
To begin fill each popsicle mold up with your base liquid. Then transfer that liquid into a large bowl (this is the easiest way to measure the correct amount of liquid). Then within the bowl add your ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Return mixture to the molds and then freeze for 4-6 hours.
As a fun garnish, I took Cucumber Slives, Lime Slices and Lemon Slices, cut a slit in the center and then placed it over the center post. This added a cute garnish to the popsicle and a little added treat upon enjoyment.
Recipes
For the Coconut Mojito Popsicle, I chose to use bai Molokai Coconut as my base. You could as an alternative use coconut water – I, on the other hand, can not seem to get on the coconut water train. 😝🤷🏻 For this reason, the use of bai was perfect – this crisp, sweet and naturally caffeinated beverage is one of my favorites!
For this recipe, I used 4 drops of lime essential oil and only a toothpicks tip of peppermint. The peppermint will get bitter if you use too much, use the end of a toothpick and fish out just the tiniest bit of oil. You’ll be shocked at how intense the flavor is!
Next up is perhaps my favorite. Lavender Lemonade – in the fall of 2015 my bestie and I went to San Fran for a friends weekend. While we were there we visited the Farmers Market at the Ferry Building. There I had my first lavender lemonade in the cutest mason jar. It was love at first sight!
For this one, I chose to use Hubert’s Lemonade as my base. To that, I added 2 drops of lavender essential oil and it was just right!
Next up is a cool, crisp, cucumber mint! Begin by peeling 1/2 – 1 whole cucumber. Cut it into small chunks and add to your blender, pour the liquid over the cucumber (coconut bai again) and pulse until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
Next, add one toothpick’s tip of peppermint essential oil to the mix. I did not have spearmint essential oil on hand – if I did I would have tried that out with this recipe. Again, just a reminder peppermint can get bitter if you use too much – caution!
Last but certainly not least is the rich a creamy lavender latte! This popsicle is the perfect treat for a momma at the pool! Begin with cooled drip coffee and then add your cream. Mix together well and then add 2 drops of lavender essential oil!
Kick back and relax! Hope everyone enjoys their 4th of July!
xo,
C
