The Paper n Stitch Blog offers eaters an unconventional way to enjoy a strawberry mojito in this refreshing ice pop recipe that transforms the texture of the popular herb and fruit cocktail into a frozen dessert. The cocktail is rendered into a solid format so that it can be enjoyed during hot weather as a much more refreshing food item.
The Strawberry Mojito Popsicles blend fruity tastes with contrasting mint herbs for to create a refreshing combination that is ideal when the weather is extremely hot. The ice pops begin with a making of the cocktail using mint, strawberry, lime, rum and simple syrup. Rather than pouring the drink over ice and serving it as-is, the cocktail is frozen in moulds with the fresh fruit visible in the finished popsicle.
The rendering of adult beverages in child formats gives eaters a sense of nostalgia and a new way to enjoy their favorite drinks.
Herbal Cocktail Popsicles
These Strawberry Mojito Ice Pops Turn the Beverage into a Frozen Dessert
Trend Themes
1. Alcoholic Popsicles - The creation of popsicles that contain alcohol is a new trend in the food and beverage industry that provides adults with a new way to enjoy their favorite drinks.
2. Frozen Cocktails - The development of frozen cocktails in creative new formats is a trend in the food and beverage industry which provides an alternative way to serve popular cocktails.
3. Herbal Desserts - The trend of transforming herb and fruit cocktails into frozen desserts is a disruptive innovation opportunity that can be explored by the dessert industry to create refreshing and unique desserts.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - The food and beverage industry can benefit greatly from the trend of alcoholic popsicles and frozen cocktails by developing creative new ways to serve and consume popular drinks.
2. Alcohol Industry - The creation of alcoholic popsicles and frozen cocktails is a new opportunity for the alcohol industry to expand their market by offering new and unique products that appeal to a wider range of consumers.
3. Dessert Industry - The herbal dessert trend allows for the dessert industry to introduce new and unique product lines that can entice consumers who are looking for refreshing and innovative new desserts.