Kathie Lee & Hoda: Jeanne Benedict: Long Island Ice Tea Pops Recipe

Kathie Lee & Hoda: Jeanne Benedict Interview

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb welcomed Jeanne Benedict, founder of Food and Lifestyle blog JeanneBenedict.com, to the studio to discuss recipes for cocktail pops for grown-ups. She shared some cool treats to share at the adult table, like Long Island Ice Tea Pops. Check out Jeanne’s other recipes: Vodka Pop Rainbow Shots & Frozen Soused Strawberry Shortcake Push Pops and Frozen Raspberry Pop Swizzle Sticks in Champagne & Mojito Shaved Ice.

Jeanne Benedict: Long Island Ice Tea Pops Recipe

Ingredients

Kathie Lee & Hoda talked with Jeanne Benedict as she shared recipes for cocktail pops for grown-ups including Long Island Ice Tea Pops.

• 1 cup cola
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup sweet and sour mixer (pre-mixed in a bottle)
• 3 teaspoons sugar (divided)
• 1 teaspoon vodka
• 1 teaspoon rum
• 1 teaspoon gin
• 1 teaspoon Tequila
• 1/2 teaspoon triple sec
• Lemon slices cut in half circles

Directions

1. Read manufacturer’s instructions for Zoku Quick Pop Maker. Place pop maker in freezer overnight
2. Pour cola into a glass, loosely cover with plastic wrap, and let stand overnight so it loses its carbonation
3. After that, stir in two teaspoons of sugar, cover, and set aside
4. Combine the water, sweet and sour mixer, one teaspoon sugar and all liquor in a bowl
5. Remove Zoku Quick Pop Maker from freezer
6. Press a half circle lemon slice against the wall in the cavity of each pop maker mold
7. Pour in one ounce of the sweet and sour mixture and allow to freeze; about 5 – 8 minutes
8. Fill remaining portion of mold with cola. (Place entire mold back into freezer to speed up the process)
9. Freeze completely, unmold, and enjoy