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For spectacular entertaining on a budget - Lemon Sangria paired with Lemon Raspberry Popsicles. So refreshing it almost hurts!

SPARKLING LEMON SANGRIA AND LEMON RASPBERRY ICE POPS

Patti Diamond
Sizzle and Pop! For spectacular summer entertaining on a budget - Lemon Sangria paired with Lemon Raspberry Ice Pops. So refreshing on a hot day!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Refrigeration and freezing time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Beverages, Very Diva
Cuisine American
Servings 1 1/2 gallon pitcher

Equipment

  • Ice pop molds

Ingredients
  

For the Sparkling Lemon Sangria

  • 3 cups dry white wine I used Franzia Crisp White
  • 1 cup lemonade fresh squeezed and lightly sweetened, ideally.
  • ½ cup vodka
  • 1 to 2 cups mixed fruit sliced lemon, lime and frozen raspberries
  • 1 to 2 cups seltzer water, or lemon sparkling water or lemon lime soda

Lemon Raspberry Ice Pops - quantities vary depending on the size of your popsicle molds

  • Lemonade
  • Lemon lime soda
  • Frozen raspberries

Instructions
 

To make Sparkling Lemon Sangria

  • Mix wine, lemonade, vodka and fruit in a large pitcher and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
  • Just before serving add the seltzer water and stir.
  • Serve in tumbler glasses with more sliced fruit as garnish accompanied with the popsicles.

To make Lemon Raspberry Ice Pops

  • We’re going to make these ice pops in layers.
  • Mix equal parts lemonade and lemon lime soda and carefully fill the bottom one third of your ice pop mold add your popsicle sticks and freeze.
  • For the next third place whole frozen raspberries and pour a little lemonade soda mixture to cover. Freeze.
  • For the final third; mash defrosted raspberries with the lemon and soda mixture to make a colorful flavorful top layer. Freeze until completely frozen.
  • Serve with lemon sangria.
Keyword By the Pitcher, Cocktails, Dairy Free, Freezer Friendly, Fruit, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, Vegetarian
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