Wild hibiscus mojito popsicles

Name: Wild hibiscus mojito popsicles
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: about 600ml or 8 popsicles.
Ingredients: 180ml white rum; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 160ml hibiscus flower syrup*; 250ml soda water; 8 hibiscus flowers; mint leaves to garnish; * Hibiscus flowers in syrup are available from specialty food stores.

Caroline Velik

December 3, 2010

easyTime:2 hours +Makes:about 600ml or 8 popsicles.

The humble icy pole, a treasured summer delight, has been given a decidely adult update.

Ingredients

180ml white rum
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
160ml hibiscus flower syrup*
250ml soda water
8 hibiscus flowers
mint leaves to garnish
* Hibiscus flowers in syrup are available from specialty food stores.

Method

Mix rum, lime juice, syrup and soda water in a medium jug.
Place mint leaves and hibiscus flowers into popsicle moulds.
Top with mixture and freeze for 3-4 hours, until set.