Pepinadas are a tempting and fresh Mexican snack made essentially from cucumber. These ice pop-like delicacies are prepared in disposable cups and are enhanced with a touch of lemon and the spicy sparkle of Tajín. A culinary experience that captures the essence of Mexican summer!
Start by washing and, if you prefer, peeling your fresh cucumbers.
Cut two small or one large cucumber into cubes and place in the plastic cups.
Blend the remaining cucumbers with the lemon juice, sugar and water.
Taste while still in the blender.
Add a tablespoon of sugar if you want it sweeter or 2 tablespoons of lemon if you want your pickle more acidic.
Pour into the glasses with cucumber and put in the freezer for an hour, take out and carefully put the wooden stick.
Place in the freezer for three more hours or until completely frozen.
When they are ready, remove from the freezer and wait about three minutes for the gherkin to release from the glass, add two tablespoons of chamoy and carefully put the gherkin back in.
Finish with Tajín powder and more chamoy.
Notes
Store in the freezer until you are ready to eat them.