Strawberry Basil Prosecco Popsicles
A quick and refreshing summer treat combining fresh strawberries, fragrant basil, and sparkling prosecco into easy-to-make popsicles that are perfect for warm days and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 15–20 fresh basil leaves, washed and gently torn
- 1 cup (8 fl oz) prosecco
- ½ cup (4 fl oz) simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
- ½ cup (4 fl oz) water
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup by combining ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves completely. Let it cool (about 10 minutes).
- In a blender, add the quartered strawberries and torn basil leaves. Blend until smooth and vibrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Optional: Pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove seeds and basil bits for a smoother texture.
- Add the cooled simple syrup, prosecco, fresh lemon juice, and water to the strawberry-basil mixture. Stir gently to combine without losing all the bubbles (about 2 minutes).
- Pour the mixture evenly into popsicle molds, leaving a small gap at the top for expansion during freezing.
- Insert sticks or lids and freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- To unmold, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds and gently pull out the popsicles. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overblend basil to avoid bitterness. Use chilled prosecco and add it last to preserve carbonation. Taste mixture before freezing as freezing dulls sweetness. Freeze slowly in the coldest part of the freezer for smooth texture. For texture variation, add chopped strawberries and basil before freezing. To unmold easily, run warm water over molds briefly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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