Citrus Champops

05 Aug Citrus Champops

A quick and easy recipe for those who want to relax with a fun popsicle! The Citrus Champops are perfect refreshments for those hot summer days!

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Ingredients:

• ¼ cup sliced strawberries
• ¼ cup blackberries
• ¼ cup raspberries
• Mint leaves
• 4 oz orange juice
• ½ bottle of champagne (375 mL)
• Lemonade (to fill the mold once the mixture is already placed inside)
• OPTIONAL: 6 thin slices of limes

(makes 6 servings)

Directions:

1. Divide the fruit (strawberries blackberries, raspberries) evenly between 6 popsicle molds
   • OPTIONAL: add limes
2. Place as many mint leaves as desired in each popsicle mold
3. Fill each popsicle mold ¾ full with prosecco
4. Put 4 teaspoons of orange juice in each mold
5. Fill the molds to the top with lemonade
6. Stir gently to mix ingredients
7. Insert a popsicle stick (if necessary – some molds come with the “stick”)
8. Freeze for 6 hours, or until frozen
9. Before serving, run the molds under warm water to loosen the popsicles

These popsicle cocktails have important nutritional benefits. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, lemonade, and orange juice are all great sources of antioxidants, especially Vitamin C. These antioxidants will reduce the risk of illness, help blood pressure, and improve iron absorption. Combining these fruits and juices with the champagne gives these poptails a fresh, fruity tang, which culminate in a delicious refreshment that will leave you thirsting for more!

Calories: 389;  Carbohydrate: 34.3 g;  Fat: 2.1 g; Protein: 5.1 g

Servings: 6

Calories per serving: 64.83;  Carbohydrate: 5.72 g; Fat: 0.35 g;  Protein: 0.85 g

by Radhika Ranganathan

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