Cherry Blackberry Port Popsicles
My favorite part of summer is always the ending — when the days are starting to cool off a bit and the atmosphere has a little magic in it. The market is always filled with ripe fruit, namely those red summer berries that come into season in August.
The end of August may mean the summer to some, but to me it always means that there is another month of gorgeous weather and a good deal of time to enjoy the sun. What better for days than popsicles? Especially when made with those berries, port wine, and a touch of coconut milk for an summery taste. For these pops I used Sandeman Founder’s Reserve Porto, a traditional port that has fresh and bright flavors that work especially well with bing cherries.
Published at Wed, 30 Aug 2017 21:47:52 +0000
For popsicle assembly: pour coconut milk to the bottom of the popsicle molds. Insert 3-4 pieces of blackberries and cherries each popsicle, and top with port and berry mixture. Add popsicle sticks and place in the freezer overnight.
Half and pit cherries, and book 1/4 cup. Slice blackberries in half, and book 1/4 cup. In a sauce pan, simmer 3/4 cup cherries, water, sugar, 3/4 cup blackberries, and lime juice until cooked. Let chill. Blend until smooth and add Port.
These boozy pops will be a great summery treat for your Labor Day picnic, a delightfully sweet finish to a tasty holiday weekend.
Source: Cocktail Making
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