Save Celebrate friendship with these vibrant, bubbly popsicles blending fresh strawberries, orange juice, and sparkling wine. Perfect for brunches, parties, or a festive treat with your favorite gals.
Save There is nothing quite like a sparkling treat to share with your best friends. These popsicles take the classic combination of fruit and bubbles and transform it into a chilled, hand-held delight that feels both elegant and fun for any celebration.
Ingredients
- Fruit: 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Liquid: 1 cup orange juice (preferably fresh)
- Liquid: 1 cup sparkling wine (e.g., Prosecco, Champagne; use non-alcoholic for virgin version)
- Sweetener: 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional, to taste)
- Garnish (optional): 8 small strawberry slices or edible flowers
Instructions
- Step 1
- In a blender, combine strawberries and orange juice. Blend until smooth.
- Step 2
- Taste and add honey or agave syrup if desired for extra sweetness.
- Step 3
- Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl. Gently stir in the sparkling wine to preserve bubbles.
- Step 4
- Pour the mixture evenly into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion. If desired, add a strawberry slice or edible flower into each mold for garnish.
- Step 5
- Insert popsicle sticks.
- Step 6
- Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until completely solid.
- Step 7
- To serve, briefly run the molds under warm water to release the popsicles.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
To keep the treat as bubbly as possible, ensure you stir the sparkling wine in by hand rather than blending it. Additionally, remember to leave a little bit of headspace at the top of your popsicle molds, as the liquid will expand slightly as it turns to ice.
Varianten und Anpassungen
For a version the whole family can enjoy, swap the sparkling wine for sparkling grape juice. If you enjoy a bit more acidity, try adding a splash of fresh lemon juice to the strawberry and orange mixture for extra tanginess.
Serviervorschläge
For a sophisticated presentation, serve these popsicles inside chilled wine glasses. They pair wonderfully with a light weekend brunch menu or a fresh summer fruit salad.
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Recipe FAQs
- → What can I use instead of sparkling wine?
For a non-alcoholic version, sparkling grape juice works well and maintains the bubbly texture.
- → How long should I freeze the popsicles?
Freeze them for at least 4 hours until fully solid to ensure proper texture.
- → Can I adjust sweetness in this treat?
Yes, adding honey or agave syrup before freezing allows control over sweetness level.
- → Are there garnish options for presentation?
Small strawberry slices or edible flowers make colorful and elegant toppings.
- → What tools are needed to prepare these frozen treats?
A blender, mixing bowl, popsicle molds, and sticks are required to make and freeze the mixture.
