You’d better believe that is the sun making an appearance coincides with a bank holiday here in the UK, then there will be booze, plenty of it! Is it stereotypical? Yes. Do we really care? No. Let’s face it, we work all of the hours, usually through any spurt of nice weather & for a lot less money than we ought, bank holidays are all we have so you better believe we like to make the most out of them! Whether it’s heading to the coast, dusting off the BBQ or making sure that the bar is fully stocked, here’s a fun little recipe (if you can even call it that) to add into the mix, Pimm’s lollies. The sunshine is all the excuse you’re going to need to get a batch of these in the freezer. They’re a deliciously cooling way to enjoy a drink this summer, packed with fruity flavour & fun! These are mini lollies, meaning I can make them a little more potent if necessary (it usually is!), but mix it up to a strength that suits you.
PIMM’S LOLLIES
(makes around 8 small lollies)
Ingredients :
- 40ml Pimms
- 120ml elderflower tonic water
- 1/2 baby cucumber
- 3 strawberries
- 1 small orange or satsuma
- A handful of mint leaves
Method:
- Begin by mixing up the Pimm’s & tonic water in a medium sized jug & set aside
- Next slice the strawberries, orange & cucumber into slices or wedges
- Place a piece of each fruit into the lolly mould along with a mint leaf or two, leaving plenty of room for the Pimm’s
- Carefully pour the Pimm’s over the fruit in each lolly mould, place the lollipop sticks inside & freeze for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight
- One frozen, carefully unmould the ice lollies
- Store the Pimm’s lollies in an airtight container in the freezer until needed