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Privacy NoticeWith temperatures reaching the high twenties this weekend, it’s safe to say that summer is still with us! But while the sun’s latest appearance may be a welcome change from the recent grey skies, keeping cool and dealing with the heat has once again become a hot topic of conversation. Although it may be tempting to reach for a chilled glass of Aperol Spritz or a classic Pimm’s to cope with the warmer weather, it’s time to take things to another level with a boozy ice lolly. Not only are alcoholic ice lollies delicious, but they’re a refreshing treat that certainly pack a punch. With that in mind, OK!’s Victoria Gray is on hand with a mouthwatering cherry flavoured gin ice lolly recipe, meaning you don’t even have to search the shop shelves for the last remaining frozen snack. It’s a win-win! Grown-up Black Cherry and Gin Ice Lollies MAKES FOUR
A black cherry and gin ice lolly is perfect for the warm weather
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Ingredients 50ml gin 50ml black cherry liqueur A splash of tonic water Method Add your ingredients to a suitable bowl or jug and stir together. Pour the mixture into some ice lolly moulds and freeze for an hour. Take the moulds out of the freezer and add in some wooden lolly sticks. Return to the freezer for another couple of hours until completely frozen. Enjoy! And with cherry season typically spanning from June to September, why not try some other recipes that are sweet, sour and wonderfully tart? With their bittersweet flavour, cherries are a versatile ingredient and find themselves a perfect addition to a variety of dishes, including as a standalone cocktail and a refreshing ice lolly. Sour cherry and gin sling SERVES TWO
Sour cherry gin slings are great for grown-ups
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Ingredients 50ml gin 25ml Cointreau Juice of 1⁄2 a lime 50ml sour cherry cordial/syrup 1 dash Angostura bitters Handful of ice cubes Sparkling water Edible flowers, to garnish Method Add the gin, Cointreau, lime juice, cherry cordial, Angostura bitters and a couple of ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. Shake for 2-3 minutes, until well combined. Pour into glasses and add the remaining ice cubes. Top up the glasses with a splash of sparkling water and garnish each drink with an edible flower, if using. Cherry and cranberry ice lollies MAKES FOUR
Cherry and cranberry ice lollies are a refreshing treat
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Ingredients 100g frozen cherries 75ml cranberry juice Juice of 1⁄2 a lime Method Combine the cherries, cranberry juice and lime juice in a blender and blitz until smooth. Pour into 4 lolly moulds and add wooden lolly sticks. Freeze for 4 hours, or until set. READ NEXT: 30-minute veggie meals on a budget that you’ll want to Instagram instantly Discover Italian and Ukraine cuisine with these delicious dishes ‘Bland’ vanilla gets a glow up with sweet desserts from profiteroles to sponge cake Berries aren’t just for breakfast – chef Miguel Barclay shares 3 fruity meal ideas Sign up to our daily newsletter for more exclusive recipes and lifestyle stories Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnFood
