“It’s five o’clock somewhere….” I said that too many times these last couple of months. It did get me thinking about a feature to do on Friday and Saturday nights. I’m going to call it “It’s five o’clock somewhere post…” and will feature drinks for adults. These popsicles would be refreshing on a hot day. Just make sure to properly mark these as adult only, if there are children around.
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Sugared Lime Rounds for Popsicle Toppings:
Ingredients:
- 2-3 large limes
- Granulated sugar
- Water
Instructions:
- Slice the Limes:
- Wash the limes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or residue.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the limes into thin rounds, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Remove any seeds if present.
- Blanch the Lime Rounds:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Carefully add the lime rounds to the boiling water and blanch them for about 2-3 minutes. This will help soften the peel and remove any bitterness.
- Shock the Lime Rounds:
- After blanching, immediately remove the lime rounds from the boiling water and transfer them to a bowl of ice water. This will stop the cooking process and help retain the vibrant green color of the peel.
- Prepare the Sugar Coating:
- While the lime rounds are chilling in the ice water, prepare a bowl of granulated sugar.
- Coat the Lime Rounds:
- Once the lime rounds have cooled down, remove them from the ice water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Dip each lime round into the granulated sugar, ensuring it is evenly coated on both sides.
- Dry the Sugared Lime Rounds:
- Place the sugared lime rounds on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart and not touching each other.
- Allow the lime rounds to air dry for several hours or overnight until the sugar coating is dry and hardened.
- Use as Popsicle Toppings:
- Once the sugared lime rounds are completely dry, they are ready to use as toppings for your popsicles.
- Before serving, simply place a sugared lime round on top of each popsicle for a beautiful and flavorful decoration.
- Enjoy:
- Serve your popsicles with sugared lime round toppings and enjoy the delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors!
These sugared lime rounds will add a refreshing and vibrant touch to your popsicles, making them perfect for hot summer days or any occasion. Enjoy!
