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We already loved La Newyorkina’s popsicles, especially their Avocado pops, so we were totally psyched to try their new Latin-inspired ice cream which debuted June 5 at the New Amsterdam Market.

They had three flavors: Jalapeno, Canela-Strawberry (a cinnamon strawberry blend) and Cajeta (caramel).

The Jalapeno is a sorbet that is both complex and fantastic. At first bite, it tastes like sweet pepper, then it hits you over the head with a strong spicy kick. We love it, but we had to pair it with the ice cream to cool our mouths!

The Canela-Strawberry was also outstanding, a creative twist on a summer favorite flavor. The Canela was nice but not as exciting as the other two, which were pretty mind-blowing.

At another market, the Hester St. Fair, and at a stand on the Highline, La Newyorkina offers popsicles with a Latin flair.

We love the Avocado pop: It’s green and creamy and refreshing. We were afraid that an Avocado pop would be too heavy, but it has about the consistency of a fudgesicle paired with a flavor that is mild but so good we couldn’t stop eating it (and we were really full!).

Other flavors include: Mango-Chile, Hibiscus, Mexican Chocolate and Horchata (a rice milk with cinnamon).

It takes us back to the happy days of our last Mexican vacation, without leaving the Lower East Side.

Want to make your own Avocado pop? Here’s a recipe.

Hours: At Hester Street: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; April-December; At New Amsterdam Market, Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Price: $4 pops, $2 mini-pops available in some flavors

Website: www.lanewyorkina.com

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