Gin 'Sickle Recipe - How I Make Friends
and keep them!
If you love gin, hot summer days, and gin (did I mention the gin?), you will love these popsicles. I guess, technically, you’d call them Freezies. But that’s probably a trademarked term so forget that.
If I can make these gin sickles, you can too!
I’m not the Martha Stewart type. But DAMN this recipe makes amazing gin ‘sickles.
Warning to Introverts!!!
Unsolicited friendships may ensue.
This recipe is so good that you may end up with more friends than you bargained for.
Introverts beware: These must be parceled out with great caution.
They’re that good. If you give these away willy-nilly, you’re going to end up at someone’s great-niece’s third wedding twice removed, eating dried-up fruit cake because that’s what you do for friends.
Be careful out there.
I hereby impart the recipe to you in good faith
Before you get started, you’ll need to buy some freezie bags. I got a bunch from Amazon, and they work great!
This is an affiliate link, which means I may receive a small commission if you order your freezie bags through the link. Like ten cents. Seriously.
I use these 160 disposable bags. They’re great because you can reseal them and they come with a funnel to pour the liquid into the bag.
Ingredients
Yields approximately 20 bags
*I end up with about 17 because I fill the bags to the top.
500 ml gin (any kind - I prefer Bombay Sapphire - but you do you!)
1000 ml tonic water
300 ml simple syrup (see below)
200 ml fresh lime juice (about 5 to 6 limes)
Simple Syrup
150 ml water
150 ml granulated white sugar
Heat water in a small pot and stir in sugar until fully dissolved. Cool before using.
Instructions
Juice your limes and strain out pulp and seeds if necessary.
Prepare the simple syrup and let it cool.
In a large pitcher, combine the gin, tonic water, cooled simple syrup, and lime juice.
Stir well
Use a funnel to fill each freezie bag. You should leave a little space at the top.
Seal and lay flat in the freezer for at least 12 hours.
Final Warning(s)
These pups really slap.
Don’t drink and drive.
Don’t slurp and drive.
Don’t eat gin ‘sickles and engage in activities like driving or lifeguarding at the beach.
Don’t be stupid.
Consider yourself warned.
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