Turns out, lots of folks remember the catchy tune I borrowed to name this post. And lots of recipes use the great flavor combination suggested in the title.
After posting the Lime & Coconut Shortbread Cookies last summer, I walked into the hardware store in town & the song, Coconut, (the actual title of the song) started playing. I love it when coincidences like that happen, convincing me that cosmic connections exist. After that first post using this title, a friend commented that she had just been singing that very song to her daughter. That second cosmic connection convinced me to name another post after the song.
Which brings me to the recipe. Welcome to Summer, 2016! It looks like it will be a a hot one! We’re in a heat wave now, along with much of the rest of the US. Frozen treats are a great way to cool off in this kind of heat and recipes for adult popsicles are all over the internet right now. This version is a lime & coconut frozen adult treat. (The added alcohol makes it an adult version, but you can leave the liquor out for a kid-friendly option.) We all love the lime-coconut combination in our house and with Independence Day celebrations in mind, these popsicles fit right in with the color scheme, too. If you want a red version for the holiday, try the Watermelon Margarita Popsicles!
Coconut-Lime Ice Pops (adapted from Rick Bayless’ book More Mexican Everyday)
Time Required: 10 minutes + 2 hours Freezing Time Makes 8 3-ounce or 6 4-ounce popsicles
Ingredients:
- 1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- zest & juice of 2 limes (1/4 cup of juice)
- 2 tablespoons of vanilla or whipped vodka or coconut rum
In a blender or with a wand blender, combine the coconut milk with the sugar, lime zest & juice. Add in the alcohol, if using it. Blend well.
“Put the lime in the coconut . . . !”
Pour the mixture into 5 or 6 ice-pop molds. Freeze them until they are set, at least 2 hours and up to 1 week. Run warm water on the outside of the molds to loosen the popsicles for serving.
The recipe easily doubles and can be made without the alcohol.
Note: Using the vodka results in a more lime tasting pop while using the coconut rum brings out more of the coconut flavor.
Keep cool in the summer heat! ~Linda
Coconut-Lime Ice Pops (adapted from Rick Bayless’ book More Mexican Everyday)
Time Required: 10 minutes + 2 hours Freezing Time Makes 8 3-ounce or 6 4-ounce popsicles
Ingredients:
- 1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- zest & juice of 2 limes (1/4 cup of juice)
- 2 tablespoons of vanilla or whipped vodka or coconut rum
In a blender or with a wand blender, combine the coconut milk with the sugar, lime zest & juice. Add in the alcohol, if using it. Blend well. Pour the mixture into 5 or 6 ice-pop molds. Freeze them until they are set, at least 2 hours and up to 1 week. Run warm water on the outside of the molds to loosen the popsicles for serving.
Note: Using the vodka results in a more lime tasting pop while using the coconut rum brings out more of the coconut flavor.