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Margarita “Poptails”





Hands-on Time
40 mins



Total Time
5 hrs 40 mins



Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins

Who says popsicles are only for kids? Serve these at your next party and watch your guests’ eyes light up.

su-Margarita “Poptails”




Photo: Rachel Weill; Food Styling: Karen Shinto
 3/4 cup sugar
  Finely shredded zest of 1 lime (use a box grater)
 1/2 cup lime juice
 1/4 cup orange juice
 1/4 cup lemon juice
 3 tablespoons silver tequila
 12 orange segments
Step 1
1

Combine 1 cup water, the sugar, and lime zest in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Let cool, then add lime, orange, and lemon juices and tequila.

Step 2
2

Divide orange segments among 6 popsicle molds, each about 1/3-cup size. Fill molds with tequila mixture and freeze until solid, at least 5 hours or overnight.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per poptail.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142Calories from Fat 0.5
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.