# Herbal Cocktail Popsicles These Strawberry Mojito Ice Pops Turn the Beverage into a Frozen Dessert By M | Published 2016-05-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-mojito References: [papernstitchblog](http://www.papernstitchblog.com/2016/05/04/strawberry-mojito-popsicles/) The Paper n Stitch Blog offers eaters an unconventional way to enjoy a strawberry mojito in this [refreshing ice pop recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaya-foods-smoothie-pops) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojitoflavored-grapes) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-mini-pots) gives eaters a sense of nostalgia and a new way to enjoy their favorite drinks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Cocktail Tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-ices-frozen-cocktails.md) - [Boozy Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardpops.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) - [Frozen Wine Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ros-popsicles.md) - [Health-Conscious Soda Libations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppi-2.md) - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md) - [Smoothie-Style Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaya-foods-smoothie-pops.md) - [Pre-Infused Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-ice-cube.md)