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5 healthier ‘adult’ ice lollies to eat if you’re watching your weight

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The latest trend to have at your summer cocktail soiree or your New Year’s Eve party is to serve your drinks frozen. Think margarita… but more lick-able.

READ MORE: 5 Best Alcohols To Drink If You’re Trying To Lose Weight And Stay Healthy

Here are some awesome recipes to make at home this silly season:

1. Saucy watermelon

Blitz 2 handfuls of watermelon with 2 shots of vodka in a blender. Pour into ice lolly moulds and freeze overnight.

2. Strawberrylicious

Place 10 strawberries, a squeeze of lemon juice, 2 tsp honey and 2 shots of vodka in a blender and blitz to combine. Pour into ice lolly moulds and freeze overnight.

READ MORE: Everything You Need To Know About Alcohol And Weight Gain

3. Pina Colada

Blitz 1/4 cup coconut milk with 1 pineapple (chopped) and 3 shots of rum in a blender. Pour into ice lolly moulds and freeze overnight.

4. Kinky Kiwi Gin

Place 2 large kiwis, 20 basil leaves, 2 tsp honey, a squeeze of lemon juice and 2 shots gin in a blender and blitz to combine. Pour into ice lolly moulds and freeze overnight.

5. Tequila sunset

Mix together 100ml mango juice, 40ml fresh orange juice, 2 tsp honey and 2 shots tequila. Pour into ice lolly moulds and freeze overnight.

Or, visit Frost Popsicle to buy a range of G&T pops made from local South African gin; a bubbly Popsicle and a rosé wine Popsicle. Party season, sorted!

These are the healthiest ice creams you can eat this summer. Plus: What you need to know if you’re drinking lemon water for weight loss.

This article was originally published on Women's Health South Africa.

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