There I was, lying in bed dreaming about recipes (yup, I do that) and the thought of cool refreshing popsicles floated into my head. It might have been the stuffiness of the dark bedroom or the fact that its getting entirely too hot to still be using our down comforter, but either way popsicles sounded heavenly. Earlier that day I ordered the Watermelon Rosemary Lemonade from Lemonade and was head over heals in love with the flavors. Do you see the light bulb coming folks?
{photo by Freutcake}
The next day I made Watermelon Rosemary Lemonade Popsicles. They were tart and sweet, just like good lemonade should be, and all grown up with a subtle hint of rosemary. This recipe will be on heavy rotation this summer!
Watermelon Rosemary Lemonade Popsicles
Makes 10 Standard Sized Popsicles
The juice from 4 cups of diced watermelon pureed and strained
⅔ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 5 lemons)
1 cup rosemary simple syrup (recipe follows)
Instructions:
1. Place chopped watermelon in a food processor or blender and process until watermelon is juiced. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, saving the juice and discarding the pulp.
2. Combine watermelon juice, lemon juice and rosemary syrup in a bowl and stir to combine. Fill popsicle mold with watermelon lemonade.
3. Freeze for about 2 hours or until mixture starts to solidify enough to hold a popsicle stick upright. Insert popsicle sticks and finish freezing popsicles overnight. To release popsicles run hot water on the outside of popsicle molds for 2-3 seconds.
Rosemary Syrup
½ cup water
½ cups sugar
1 heaping Tbs fresh rosemary leaves
Instructions:
1. Place sugar, water and rosemary in a pot over heat and stir until sugar dissolves. (This is quick) Allow mixture to cool to room temp. Strain liquid and discard rosemary.
marissa @ the boot says
yup. i know what i'm making this weekend! (i fall asleep while thinking up recipes too!)
freutcake says
I love knowing I'm not the only one! Have a great weekend!
Jacquelyn | lark&linen says
I never would have imagined this flavour combination but I can only imagine that it would be heavenly!
freutcake says
I agree! The flavor combination sounds unusual but it's heavenly. 🙂 Have a great weekend Jacquelyn. xo
Sheri says
Thanks for sharing, sounds super yummy! I am inspired to buy a popsicle mold this weekend to make these delicious sounding treats. Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
freutcake says
I just bought my popsicle mold and already love it! I would say buy one. 😉 Have a wonderful weekend as well!
Lane Culpepper says
Ooh those sound refreshing! I need to get a popsicle mold asap.
freutcake says
I found mine at our local hardware store and it's perfect!
Gaby [The Vault Files] says
Watermelon and rosemary? Never thought of it but sounds really good, and your pic is gorgeous Leah!
freutcake says
Oh my gosh Gaby...it's so good. You must try these!
lorena says
It sounds nice! I will try soon... thank you!
Alli says
Made these today and they were a huge hit. I'm planning on making a double batch to serve as drinks. Thanks for sharing a great recipe.
Debra S. Walling says
Thanks for sharing the recipe. Definitely one that I will make again and again. Gosh, I think I will delight my tastebuds with another one!