If you're looking for a tasty and easy way to cool down this summer, homemade ice lollies are the perfect treat. Kids (and adults...) absolutely love them and it's a great school holiday activity to do together. In this blog post, we will share with you 5 of our favourite recipes for homemade ice lollies. And best of all, they’re made using delicious Frobishers drinks.
One thing we are often asked is - can you freeze fizzy drinks to make ice lollies? You absolutely can! Fizzy drinks make the perfect homemade ice lollies, as they are full of flavour and are ready to use. Simply pour your favourite Frobishers Sparkler into an ice lolly mould, and freeze for at least four hours.
Fruit juice also makes a great base for ice lollies and can be enjoyed as a healthy and refreshing treat for the whole family. Pour your favourite Jubilant Juice (such as Orange Juice) into an ice lolly mould, and wait until it’s frozen before enjoying.
Get creative with your flavours, or read on to find out how to make ice lollies with our simply delicious and easy-to-follow recipes. So what are you waiting for? Try one, or all of these ice pop recipes today. The best thing is, they'll keep in the freezer for up to 2 months so they will always be ready for a hot and sunny day!
Lemonade Ice Lolly
What you will need:
- Frobishers Sicilian Lemonade (Sparkler or Pressé Can)
- Ice Lolly Moulds (we love these from Wilko!)
- Optional: Thin slices of lemon & lemon zest
- Optional: Gin
Method:
- Pour the lemonade into your ice lolly moulds, leaving a little bit of space at the top. If you are using slices of lemon or a sprinkle of lemon zest, add these in now.
- To make it a boozy treat, you could also add in a dash of gin!
- Place the moulds in the freezer for at least four hours, or until frozen solid.
- To release the ice lollies, simply run the moulds under some warm water for a few seconds.
Apple Ice Lolly
What you will need:
- Frobishers Apple Juice
- Ice Lolly Moulds
- Optional: Thinly sliced or diced Apple
Method:
- Pour the apple juice into your ice lolly moulds. If you are also using fresh apple pieces, add these in now.
- Place the moulds in the freezer for at least four hours, or until frozen solid.
Summer Berry Ice Lolly
What you will need:
- Frobishers Bumbleberry Juice
- Ice Lolly Moulds
- Optional: Small Fresh Mixed Summer Fruits
Method:
- Pour the Bumbleberry Juice into your ice lolly moulds. If you are adding in fresh summer berries, leave enough space to put these in and add them.
- Place the moulds in the freezer for at least four hours, or until frozen solid.
Fruit Fusion Ice Lolly
What you will need:
- Frobishers Fantastical Fusions (pick your favourite flavour)
- Ice Lolly Moulds
Method:
- Pour your favourite Frobishers Fusion into your ice lolly moulds.
- Place the moulds in the freezer for at least four hours, or until frozen solid.
Pina Colada Ice Lolly
Fancy adding a little bit of alcohol to your fruity ice lollies for the ultimate summer cocktail cooler? Try our classic Pina Colada ice lolly recipe.
What you will need:
- Frobishers Pineapple Juice
- Coconut Cream (like this one from Waitrose)
- Malibu
- Ice Lolly Moulds
Method:
- Mix all of the ingredients in a blender
- Pour into ice lolly moulds
- Freeze for at least 4 hours
Bonus Recipe! - Spruce up your Summer drinks with homemade fruit ice cubes!
Another fun activity for the family this Summer is making fruit ice cubes! They are a great way to make drinking water more exciting and to use up any leftover fruit you may have.
Simply pop them in glasses or bottles of water, or serve with your favourite soft or alcoholic drink.
What you will need:
- Ice Cube Moulds or Trays
- Mixed fruit (Top Tip! Choose small fruits like raspberries and blueberries or chop up larger fruits into small pieces)
Method:
- Wash and chop the fruit into small pieces and place into the tray
- Fill the remainder of the tray with water
- Freeze for at least four hours, or until frozen solid
We hope you enjoy trying out these recipes, they are sure to keep you cool on a warm Summer's day!
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