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Easy Frozen Old Fashioned Treats

Easy Frozen Old Fashioned Treats

All the bourbon, orange, cherry, and bitters you love in an Old Fashioned—now as cool, refreshing pops you can stir together in minutes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup fresh orange juice preferably pulp-free
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 0.5 cup bourbon use your favorite, not overly smoky
  • 0.5 cup demerara simple syrup store-bought or homemade 1:1 syrup
  • 1.5 teaspoon Angostura bitters
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest optional, boosts citrus aroma
  • 0.125 teaspoon fine sea salt optional, balances sweetness
  • 8 piece maraschino cherries one per mold
  • 8 piece thin orange half-slices optional, for a classic Old Fashioned look

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a large measuring cup or pitcher, whisk together orange juice, water, bourbon, demerara simple syrup, bitters, orange zest, and salt until well combined.
  • Place one maraschino cherry and one thin orange half-slice into each popsicle mold.
  • Divide the liquid evenly among the molds, leaving about 0.25 inch at the top for expansion. Insert sticks.
  • Freeze until solid, about 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
  • To release, run warm water over the outside of the molds for 10 to 15 seconds, then gently pull out the pops.

Notes

Zero-proof option: replace bourbon with strong brewed black tea or extra orange juice. For sweeter pops, add up to 0.25 cup more syrup. If your freezer runs warm, reduce bourbon slightly to help the pops set more firmly.