Pineapple Mojito Popsicles Treat (Printer-Friendly)

Cool off with frozen pineapple, mint, lime, and rum in these fruity popsicles made for summer enjoyment.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Simple syrup

01 - 60 ml water
02 - 50 g granulated sugar

→ Mojito base

03 - 6 fresh mint leaves
04 - 240 ml pineapple juice, chilled
05 - 90 ml pineapple rum or light rum
06 - 30 ml fresh lime juice
07 - Zest of 1 lime, divided

→ Assembly

08 - 4 pineapple slices, halved

→ Topping

09 - 150 g crushed pineapple, drained
10 - 30 ml pineapple rum or light rum

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Heat water in a microwave-safe container for 90 seconds. Stir in granulated sugar until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool.
02 - Place mint leaves in a large bowl and gently mash with a muddler or back of a spoon to release their aroma.
03 - Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cooled simple syrup, pineapple juice, rum, fresh lime juice, and half the lime zest to the muddled mint. Stir until well combined.
04 - Place one pineapple slice half into each popsicle mold cavity. Stir mojito mixture and pour evenly among molds, leaving space for expansion and topping. Freeze for 90 minutes.
05 - Combine drained crushed pineapple, remaining rum, remaining simple syrup, lime juice if any remains, and the rest of the lime zest in a small bowl. Mix, then refrigerate until needed.
06 - After the initial freeze, divide the pineapple topping between popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks and return to the freezer for at least 6 hours or overnight until solid.
07 - To remove popsicles, briefly run the outside of the molds under warm water and gently pull out. Serve immediately.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - Keep popsicle molds level in the freezer to ensure even freezing and shape.
02 - For best texture, allow popsicles to freeze overnight before serving.
03 - Leave space at the top of molds to accommodate topping and liquid expansion.
04 - Use completely chilled ingredients for faster freezing and clearer popsicles.
05 - Muddling mint releases essential oils for optimal flavor.
06 - For an alcohol-free version, substitute rum with equal quantity pineapple juice.

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