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Brian T - Posted - 06/14/2011: 20:30:22
I won't apologize to the Popsicle people: they should have figured this out years ago.
A day or two before the BIG BBQ, make a sugar syrup
Bring 2lbs sugar and 4C water to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool before using (makes 4+ batches).
1C fresh lime juice (6? limes)
1C water
1C sugar syrup
12-16 fresh, big basil leaves, very, very fine chop
Mix lime juice, water, sugar syrup and basil leaf chop. Pour into 9x9 cake pan, cover with foil and freeze to slush.
Blend to smooth, divide into ice cube trays and freeze hard.
Neither my brother nor I have ever seen anybody eat one of these and remain seated.
bubbalouie - Posted - 06/14/2011: 20:44:39
Hey Brian Where's the booze?. I don't get it!. I have a nice basil plant right now!.
Isn't there some sort of Ouzo chaser ?.
pandjlocke - Posted - 06/14/2011: 21:47:36
Sounds delightful. Thanks.
banjomikey - Posted - 06/15/2011: 05:29:13
I made guinness pops once!!
Brian T - Posted - 06/15/2011: 07:57:43
Nope, no "life-improving" booze in this one. Those that imbibe usually have a real snootful by the time dessert comes out.
The non-drinkers get hit just as hard with these. Quite an entertaining spectacle to watch.
ineoin - Posted - 06/16/2011: 13:14:56
Really?! Guinness Pops, how did you do it if you don't mind sharring?
BConk - Posted - 06/16/2011: 17:51:28
I thought this thread was going to tie in with Weinergate somehow...
figmo59 - Posted - 06/16/2011: 18:36:21
quote:
Originally posted by BConk
I thought this thread was going to tie in with Weinergate somehow...
Brian T - Posted - 06/16/2011: 18:56:11
Of course it does! A step down for that over-done hot-dog is a step up for the planet.
sprocter - Posted - 06/16/2011: 21:00:41
I was thinking something completely different.
kipperr - Posted - 06/16/2011: 22:17:24
quote:
Originally posted by BConk
I thought this thread was going to tie in with Weinergate somehow...
Well, he sure took a licking in the press.
Martian - Posted - 06/17/2011: 05:57:02
come one Mikey, beer-pops!
banjomikey - Posted - 06/17/2011: 11:08:39
Start with the pint cans that have the instant carbination ball. Turn your fridge down a little lower than usual, and place the cans as close to where the cool air enters the fridge as possible. You want to get it so that the beer is starting to get some slush, but not so frozen that you can't carbonate it. You're gonna want that frothy head in there. Worst case scenario, you can just use a can at normal temprature for the application of head foam. Once it's good and slushy, pour it into a pop mold, or ice cube tray, but leave some room in the top of the mold. Crack your reserve can if needed, and as soon as the ball stops bubbling pour it straight into a glass with some extra room. Stir it around to agitate and spoon some of that delicious froth off the top and top off your pops. Put it right into the coldest freezer you and you got some delicious guinness pops complete with head!!!
Actually, a Guinness float with a little vanilla ice cream is surprisingly refreshing as well!
twayneking - Posted - 06/17/2011: 11:12:44
I wonder what it would taste like with some jalapenos floated in there.
TonyS - Posted - 06/17/2011: 15:23:24
Lemonaid and vodka slush...
How about Vodka and ice tea pops...
How about just the vodka and we'll have pops later!
mander - Posted - 06/17/2011: 16:04:00
I was under the impression that one could not freeze alcohol in a standard home freezer, thought it was one or two degrees too warm.
I'm also not understand why/how frozen basil would have any effect on anyone. My sister freezes it all the time, but then she's cooking with it. I bet it's the lime juice. Ever tried it with lime juice and anything else?
Thanks,
Mander
figmo59 - Posted - 06/17/2011: 16:34:26
quote:
Originally posted by banjomikey
Start with the pint cans that have the instant carbination ball. Turn your fridge down a little lower than usual, and place the cans as close to where the cool air enters the fridge as possible. You want to get it so that the beer is starting to get some slush, but not so frozen that you can't carbonate it. You're gonna want that frothy head in there. Worst case scenario, you can just use a can at normal temprature for the application of head foam. Once it's good and slushy, pour it into a pop mold, or ice cube tray, but leave some room in the top of the mold. Crack your reserve can if needed, and as soon as the ball stops bubbling pour it straight into a glass with some extra room. Stir it around to agitate and spoon some of that delicious froth off the top and top off your pops. Put it right into the coldest freezer you and you got some delicious guinness pops complete with head!!!
Actually, a Guinness float with a little vanilla ice cream is surprisingly refreshing as well!
WILL YOU................................MARRY ME!!!!!!!
Lachlan - Posted - 06/17/2011: 20:47:45
ThecGuiness widgets are Nitrogen, not CO2. Also, very
low alcohol compared to other beers, so freezing Guiness
is not that hard.
banjomikey - Posted - 06/18/2011: 05:46:01
quote:
Originally posted by figmo59
quote:
Originally posted by banjomikey
Start with the pint cans that have the instant carbination ball. Turn your fridge down a little lower than usual, and place the cans as close to where the cool air enters the fridge as possible. You want to get it so that the beer is starting to get some slush, but not so frozen that you can't carbonate it. You're gonna want that frothy head in there. Worst case scenario, you can just use a can at normal temprature for the application of head foam. Once it's good and slushy, pour it into a pop mold, or ice cube tray, but leave some room in the top of the mold. Crack your reserve can if needed, and as soon as the ball stops bubbling pour it straight into a glass with some extra room. Stir it around to agitate and spoon some of that delicious froth off the top and top off your pops. Put it right into the coldest freezer you and you got some delicious guinness pops complete with head!!!
Actually, a Guinness float with a little vanilla ice cream is surprisingly refreshing as well!
WILL YOU................................MARRY ME!!!!!!!
This is so sudden Al! I need time to think. I like you, but I'm not "in like" with you.
banjomartin88 - Posted - 06/18/2011: 05:56:18
Does nobody just drink anymore? How drunk do you have to be to make beer popsicles anyway? 
banjomikey - Posted - 06/18/2011: 06:34:45
quote:
Originally posted by banjomartin88
Does nobody just drink anymore? How drunk do you have to be to make beer popsicles anyway?
Just the right amount drunk. Just the right amount!
oldcrow - Posted - 06/26/2011: 06:43:37
Recipes for three adult popsicles can be found here.
finecooking.com/item/10969/cold-comfort
I cut these out when the magazine came, put them in my stack of recipes to make and forgot about them until now. Think I will be giving the chocolate bourbon pops a try. Thanks for the reminder.
Brian T - Posted - 06/26/2011: 07:36:42
Well! Thanks for the link! Some new ones to try.
It's been my observation with the lime-basil treats that anything bigger than an ice cube is a waste.
If it really rattles their cage, let them have seconds.
Martian - Posted - 06/26/2011: 17:40:40
I guess I had never heard of a carbonation ball? Will have it investigate
Brian T - Posted - 06/26/2011: 21:20:29
Make my lime basil adult popsicles like I said in the first place.
Feed them to a whole bunch of people at your next BBQ
Fasten your seatbelt and watch the women-folk react.
