# Citrus Cocktail Popsicles These Citrus Basil Mojito Pops are the Perfect Way to Cool Off By M | Published 2014-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-basil-mojito-pops References: [skinnytaste](http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/06/citrus-basil-mojito-pops.html) & [skinnytaste](http://www.skinnytaste.com) Those looking for a cocktail recipe to kick up their next summer party should try out this [citrus basil mojito pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojitoflavored-grapes) recipe that turns the conventional mojito cocktail into a icy treat. These popsicles delicately balance the zesty taste of lemons, limes and oranges with the aromatic taste of fresh herbs such as basil and mint. Give the [fresh lemons, limes and oranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-ginger-freezer-pops) are squeeze to extract all the juice. Add a splash of water to tone down the flavor profile if it seems a bit too acidic for you. Then add several mint and basil leaves along with a splash of rum. Freeze the liquid in popsicle molds and after a couple hours you can serve them up to your guests for as a [fun summer dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocktail-sorbet-bars). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alcoholic Popsicles:** The trend of alcoholic popsicles is disrupting the traditional way of consuming adult beverages and providing an opportunity for creative experimentation with flavor and presentation. - **Herbal Cocktail Trends:** The trend of using fresh herbs in cocktails is disrupting traditional cocktail recipes and providing an opportunity for mixologists to create unique flavor profiles. - **Flavored Ice Treats:** The trend of turning traditional cocktails into flavored ice treats is disrupting the way people consume alcoholic beverages and providing an opportunity for experimentation with creative flavors and presentation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can capitalize on these trends by creating new cocktail popsicle flavors and offering them as a new product category. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can take advantage of these trends by offering unique alcoholic popsicle cocktails to their customers and promoting them as a fun summer treat. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can capitalize on these trends by incorporating alcoholic popsicles and traditional cocktails with fresh herbs into their menu offerings and providing a unique and memorable experience for their guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boozy Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardpops.md) - [Frozen Cocktail Tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-ices-frozen-cocktails.md) - [Health-Conscious Soda Libations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-2.md) - [Cubed Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixicles.md) - [Hydrating Electrolyte Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-juice-pops.md) - [Tea-Infused Rosé Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-ice-pop.md) - [Frozen Whiskey Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-pops.md) - [Pre-Infused Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-ice-cube.md) - [Frozen Wine Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-popsicles.md)