Imagine: the sun's beating down on you as you're enjoying a lazy summer afternoon. You reach for your glass of water, only to realize that what you really want is something that will cool you down and give you a buzz. While you can never go wrong with a chilled cocktail, there's something so much sweeter and more exciting about indulging in an ice-cold booze-filled popsicle. They're zesty, tangy, refreshing, and will even get you tipsy.
From salty margaritas to tangy lemonade pops, these recipes will provide your summer with all the best flavors you were looking for. Give your taste buds a tropical vacation when you present them with a pineapple-flavored libation, or try a whole new take on sangria that'll cool off all your senses. Keep reading for our favorite boozy popsicle recipes, and get ready to cheers to a summer of fun!
Take the classic paloma to the next level when you kick it up with ancho chili liqueur and homemade strawberry simple syrup. Garnish it with strawberries and other seasonal fruits to make it complete.
Mangos, lime juice, silver tequila, honey, and cayenne pepper work together to make the tastiest creamsicles of them all. Add a pinch of sea salt to garnish if you really want to make these taste like a true margarita.
If you're looking for a midday pick-me-up, these margarita pops will do the trick. They've got a hint of tangy lemonade that's balanced out by the rich flavor of cantaloupe, making these a dream come true. Top it off with tequila, and you'll be begging for more.
Cheers to good beer! These Blue Moon creamsicles are super citrusy but have a nice creamy vanilla flavoring to mellow it out, along with the taste of wheat beer's barley malts, hops, and oats that shine through.
With just four ingredients, this frosty version of the classic Italian cocktail is a summertime favorite. Make a pitcher of Aperol spritz to pair with the pops if you want to really feel the alcohol.
Blend together flavorful ingredients like watermelon and mint to create a fruity mojito, or sweet peaches and bourbon for a peach bourbon bellini. Pro tip: bubbly Prosecco makes everything better!
Not only are these mint julep popsicles pretty to look at, but they also taste oh so good! Fresh mint leaves and juicy strawberries make these practically come to life when they hit your taste buds.
If iced tea is your drink of choice, you'll be all over these boozy pops. Brew your favorite tea, add a dash of powdered lemonade, pour in some sweet tea vodka, and your work here is done!
Rumchata (or Bailey's, if you'd prefer) gives these poptails the booziness you were looking for. The result is a creamy cheesecake-filled treat that you'll want seconds (and thirds!) of.
This beer popsicle recipe proves liquors and wines aren't the only ones that get to have all the fun. You'll love the zest of the lemon as it really brings out the flavor of the pale ale.
Refreshing watermelon and zesty tequila come together to make the most delicious ice pops of all. With a hint of lime, your taste buds will be over the moon when they come in contact with these summertime treats.
To whip up this smokey-colored beverage, it's recommended to stir charcoal powder into lemonade, freeze it into ice pop molds, and top them off with a light beer.
The traditional Cosmopolitan is made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed limes, which is exactly what this recipe calls for (as well as a tablespoon of sugar). Pro tip: if you're looking to get a buzz, serve these popsicles inside a Cosmopolitan drink to create a whole poptail (popsicle and cocktail) as opposed to just an ice pop. Cheers!
Say hello to summertime with a refreshing sangria pop. Made with mango, grapes, and strawberries frozen into a white wine mixture, these will take your taste buds to a place they've never been before.
There's nothing better than a refreshing spiked seltzer on a hot summer day. This recipe combines the best of both worlds by turning hard seltzer into an ice-cold treat.
Get the recipe:
Ingredients:
12 oz. Kona Spiked Island Seltzer, Strawberry Guava (one 12 oz. can makes approx. 6 standard popsicles)
Fresh Strawberries (thinly sliced)
Li Hing Mui powder to garnish
Instructions:
Pour the seltzer into popsicle molds, filling halfway up.
Gently drop the fresh fruit into the popsicle molds and fill the mold the rest of the way up with seltzer. Insert popsicle sticks.
Freeze for 1-2 hours, or until popsicles are firm.
Remove popsicles from freezer and sprinkle Li Hing Mui powder on top to garnish.
Serve on the popsicle stick or drop in a glass to allow for melting.
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20Elderflower and Rosé Spritz Pops
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Ever dreamed of sipping on a boozy Otter Pop? Now's your chance! These elderflower and Rosé spritz pops are fresh, floral, and as delightful as can be.
Turn the traditional margarita into a summertime smash when you make these boozy pops. Fresh lime juice, tequila, and sweetened condensed milk work together to make these absolutely delicious with every lick. Enjoy!
Imagine: tequila mixed with orange liquor, juicy watermelon, citrusy lime, and spicy jalapeños. That's exactly what your taste buds will get to enjoy when you make these red-hot pops.
If you're looking for a boozy pick-me-up, look no further than these margarita pops. They've got a healthy dose of juicy peaches, tequila, and the perfect amount of basil that makes these practically come to life when they hit your taste buds.
Rosé wine and fresh fruit make these summertime pops a treat for wine-lovers. They're light, refreshing, and filled with chunks of the season's best produce.
Boozy, tangy, and packed with all the best fruit juices, these punch pops will be your new favorite summertime snack. Lime, orange, and pineapple juice give this popsicle a tropical tang, while grenadine and dark rum make it worth cheersing to.
You can make these watermelon lemonade margarita popsicles with or without alcohol, depending on your mood. With cubed watermelon, lemon juice, sugar, and tequila, these will make any summer day so much better.
There's no doubt about it, these frozen margarita ice pops will get the party started! Made with the key ingredients of your favorite skinny marg, you'll want to make an extra batch of these because they'll go fast. Cheers!
Simple, delicious, and refreshing, these alcoholic popsicles are all you need to keep cool on a hot summer's day. Make a batch of gin and tonics to dunk them in if you really want to get a buzz.
