You’ll be the hit of any
summer party with these boozy, cocktail-inspired popsicles! The only things
standing between you and these tasty treats are the proper tools and a handful
of ingredients you might already have on-hand. You’ll need a set of 10 popsicle molds, popsicle sticks (if they aren’t already
built into the molds), and the ingredients to make your boozy popsicle recipe
of choice.
Blueberry Mojito Popsicles
These rum-infused mojito pops
are a great way to cool off on a hot day. Adjust the flavors to your taste by
substituting the blueberries for your favorite mojito ingredients, and if you
end up with any leftover popsicle mixture, try pouring them in an ice cube tray
and serving with a matching pitcher of mojitos.
Instructions:
In a small
saucepan, combine ½ cup of sugar with ½ cup of water to make a simple syrup.
Toss in a large handful of mint leaves and heat the mixture on the stove until
the sugar completely dissolves. Let it cool to room temperature.
Once cooled,
strain out the mint, then transfer the strained simple syrup to a large bowl.
Mix in ¾ cup of lime juice and 6 tablespoons of light rum.
Pour the mixture
into popsicle molds, up to about ¾ full, then add a mint leaf and blueberries
to each popsicle, followed by the popsicle sticks. For best results, freeze
overnight.
Rosé Sangria Ice Pops
Rosé traditionally pairs well with sunny patios
and good company. This recipe is a
crowd pleaser and easy to throw together. It combines fresh strawberry slices
and dry rosé with the same simple syrup base that is used in the mojito
popsicles recipe.
Instructions:
Combine simple syrup with 2 cups of
dry rosé, adding a tablespoon of syrup at a time to your preferred level of
sweetness.
Pour the sweetened wine into
popsicle molds up to ¾ full and add 2-3 strawberry slices (or your fruit of
choice) to each popsicle. Add popsicle sticks and freeze overnight before
enjoying.
Irish Coffee Popsicles
Vanilla cream, iced coffee,
and boozy Irish cream make up the layers of these decadent Irish coffee popsicles. This recipe takes a little extra time to
freeze each layer, so plan accordingly. To make these treats alcohol-free,
simply swap out the Irish cream layer with another vanilla cream layer and
you’ll have yourself a sweet way to start the day!
Instructions:
To make the
vanilla cream, stir together 1 cup of cream with ¼ cup of sugar until the sugar
fully dissolves. Infuse the cream with a whole vanilla pod in the fridge for at
least 2 hours.
While the vanilla
infuses, stir together 2 cups of cold brew coffee and 1 cup of sugar.
For the boozy
layer, combine 1 cup of cream with a shot of Irish cream liqueur, to taste.
Distribute the
vanilla cream among the popsicle molds, then freeze the molds for at least 2
hours. Once the first layer is fairly solid, add the coffee mixture and the
popsicle sticks, then freeze again. Finally, layer on the Irish cream, filling
the molds almost to the top before popping them back in the freezer for at
least another 4 hours.
All of these popsicles will
stay fresh for weeks in the freezer, making them a perfect treat to stash away
in the freezer for warm evenings in the sunshine. Enjoy some popsicle-worthy
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