Mango-Shiso-Sake Pops

Softened mango sorbet stirred with shiso-infused sake, lime zest and a pinch of flaky salt, then frozen into grown-up ice pops.

Total time: 4 hr 15 min
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy

Mango-shiso-sake pops — Sweet moments, naturally.

Ingredients

3 cups mango sorbet, softened
¼ cup shiso sake
2 tsp finely grated lime zest
pinch flaky sea salt

Directions

Mix the base.
Stir the sorbet, shiso sake, lime zest and salt together in a medium bowl until combined.
Fill the cups.
Divide the mixture among 12 (3 oz) cups or ice pop bags. Set them on a small tray and put them in the freezer.
Add the sticks.
After about 30 minutes, once the pops begin to firm up, insert the sticks; any earlier and they'll tip over. Freeze until solid.
Unmould and serve.
Let the pops stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes, then ease them out of the cups and serve straight away.

For an alcohol-free version, leave out the sake and follow the same method.

Before you indulge

Use Miracle Berry

Just before eating, take 2–3 freeze-dried halves. Chew gently and let them linger for about 30 seconds.

Discard any pit if necessary.

Calorie savings

1 tbsp simple syrup = 64 calories

Good to know

Miraculin, the natural protein in miracle berry, can make sour foods like lemon taste sweet without adding sugar. For the best results, take 1–2 halves and follow the directions on your pack.

Tangy turns sweet. More possibilities.