Pineapple Sapphire Icepop Martini
- 1 1/3 cup guanabana* puree or nectar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 10 cinnamon sticks
- 1 1/2 ounce gin (recommended: Bombay Sapphire)
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- Ice
- *Guanabana is a fruit, related to the cherimoya, and can be found in Spanish specialty markets.
- To make the icepop: In a large bowl, combine the puree, water and lemon juice.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the directions for your machine to freeze the guanabana mix to the consistency of a sorbet.
- Once the mixture has become somewhat solid, pour the icepop mix into an ice cube tray and insert the cinnamon sticks.
- They will act as the handles of the icepop.
- Place in a freezer and freeze until solid, about 8 to 10 hours.
- To make the martini: Fill a martini shaker with ice.
- Pour the gin and pineapple juice into the shaker.
- Cover and shake for 1 minute.
- Place the icepop into a chilled martini glass and strain the martini over it.
water, fresh squeezed lemon juice, cinnamon, pineapple juice
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pineapple-sapphire-icepop-martini-recipe.html (may not work)