Ice pops are a great summer treat and spiked ice pops are even better! These frozen little treats are perfect for parties and bring a childhood favorite into our cocktail-loving world. They even have their own name and are now commonly called poptails.
Boozy ice pops are an endless pursuit and there are many recipes available for you to browse, mix, freeze, and enjoy. I have included 10 recipes in the following pages and there is a little of everything.
From sweet, creamy popsicles to icy renditions of some of our favorite cocktails, they are almost too much fun and can serve as inspiration for creating your own custom ice pops.
Before we get to the recipes, here are some tips for creating great spiked ice pops...
It is advised to keep the ratio to about 4:1 of mixer to booze. One reason is that liquor does not freeze well, so this lower proportion will still enable the pop to freeze up. The other reason to keep the alcohol low is because we often eat ice pops fast before they melt and therefore we don't want as much alcohol as the standard cocktail or we will get really drunk really fast.Booze-filled ice pops will have a softer texture than non-spiked ice pops. It is due to the alcohol and its freezing point, so it is best to keep these in the freezer until the very last minute.
An ice pop mold is the easiest way to make popsicles and they are inexpensive. Most molds make 6-10 three-ounce ice pops and some include the stick holder, which is very convenient.
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You will need to give yourself extra time if you want to create layered ice pops. For a crisp line, each layer will need to set completely before adding the next. If you want softer lines, add the second layer when the first is only partially frozen. Keep the ingredients chilled in between layers for quicker freeze.
Strain fresh fruit purees for smoother ice pops. The solid bits of fruit will freeze much harder than the rest of the poptail and may not be very desirable.
To eliminate air bubbles in creamy popsicles, partially fill the mold then give it some light taps on the counter top and continue to fill.
If your popsicle mold does not have a built-in stick holder, freeze the pops for about an hour then insert sticks. This will help the stick stand up straight. Another trick is to place aluminum foil over the mold and use the stick to cut slits over each pop to support the stick.
The time it takes to freeze pops is going to vary based on the recipe and your freezer. It is usually best to prepare poptails a day ahead of the event. You may be able to get away with five hours or so, but it is just best to plan ahead (remember the alcohol factor).
Once completely frozen, submerge the mold about halfway in warm water about 30 seconds or run it under warm water.
Pudding pops are more difficult to remove and often come out with imperfections that can easily be cleaned up.
It should go without saying, but if you are going to make spiked ice pops and there are children around, please be sure that they do not have access to these adults-only treats.
The easiest way to combine cocktails and ice pops is to simply put the two together.
This Champagne Popsicle 'recipe' is a perfect example and it is a great way to get your ice pop and keep your wine cold at the same time.
All you need is either a homemade ice pop or one that you bought for the kids. Put that upside-down in your favorite glass and fill with Champagne.
Take this idea into other summertime cocktails as well.
Essentially, we are simply using the ice pop instead of ice and this can be done with spiked or straight ice pops in almost any cold drink.
This Bramble Ice Pop is a fun and quick recipe that requires just a few ingredients, including a great gin.
Brockmans created the pop to mimic the Bramble Cocktail and it is a delicious boozy ice pop with fresh berries.
3/4 cup water3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup lemon juice1 1/2 cups blackberries1/2 cup Brockmans Gin Blend the first four ingredients until smooth.Pour equal an equal amount into popsicle molds. Top with equal parts of gin.Insert sticks and freeze until solid.Makes 6-8 ice pops, depending on mold.
Inspired by one of the easiest vodka martinis you can find, this poptail is just as simple and quick to mix up.
If you love a Kiwi Martini, give it a try as a popsicle, complete with citrus vodka and fresh kiwi fruit.
2 cups kiwi, peeled and chopped (about 8 kiwi)1/4 cup simple syrup 1/4 cup citrus vodka 1 cup icePlace the ice and kiwi in a blender and blend until well chopped.Add syrup and vodka and blend until smooth. Pour equal amounts into pop mold.Insert sticks and freeze until solid.Makes 6-8 ice pops, depending on mold.
The Caipirinha is very easy to convert it into an ice pop.
This pop includes everything that is great about the popular cocktail, including cachaca, fresh lime, and a little sweetness and it can be used with a wide variety of other fruit as well.
1 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/3 cup cachaca 3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup waterLime cut into thin slicesMix the juice, cachaca, sugar, and water until the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour into ice pop molds.Place 2-3 lime slices in each mold.Insert sticks and freeze until solid.Makes 6-8 ice pops, depending on mold.
Peach is a perfect complement to the popular Mint Julep and this Peach Julep Ice Pop recipe celebrates this beautiful combination.
It begins with a 2:1 mint-flavored simple syrup, which is thinner and freezes well and the same technique can be used to create Mojito and other mint-based poptails.
2 cup water1 cup sugar1 cup fresh mint 1 cup peach juice 1/3 cup bourbon whiskeyBegin by creating a mint simple syrup:
Bring sugar and water to a slow boil, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.Reduce heat, add mint, cover, and simmer for five minutes.Remove from heat, keep covered, and allow to cool to room temperature.Assembling the ice pop:
Combine mint syrup, peach juice, and whiskey.Pour evenly into ice pop molds and, if you like, sprinkle with chopped mint.Insert sticks and freeze until solid.Makes 6-8 ice pops, depending on mold.
Tequila and watermelon in a frozen ice pop? It is a wonderful thing and, essentially, a Watermelon Margarita on a stick!
Fresh watermelon juice is easy. Simply muddle a few pieces of leftover watermelon until you get all the juice, then strain out the pulp.
2 cups fresh watermelon juice 1/2 cup simple syrup 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/3 cup blanco tequila 2 Tablespoons triple sec or Grand Marnier Combine the ingredients until completely mixed. Pour equal amounts into molds.Insert sticks and freeze until solid.Makes 6-8 ice pops, depending on mold.
Remake your Wine Sangria and transform it into a delicious, creamy popsicle with this easy recipe.
Like most sangria recipes, the fruit is up to you and I recommend a mixture of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, though any berry mix will work perfectly. To that, add your favorite red wine, syrup, and cream and you have a spectacular icy treat.
2 cups fresh mixed berries1/2 cup red wine 1/4 cup simple syrup 1/2 cup heavy cream Puree berries in a blender or food processor until smooth.Strain the puree in a fine mesh strainer to remove most of the chunks (you can skip this step, though fruit chunks will freeze harder and create a pop that is not quite smooth).Combine berry puree with the other ingredients and blend until smooth.Pour equal amounts into molds.Insert sticks and freeze until solid.You may also want to mix the berries, wine, and syrup separate from the cream. I would recommend sweetening the cream with about 3 tablespoons of sugar, then layer or swirl the two mixes together in the mold.
Makes 6-8 ice pops, depending on mold.
The Lemon Drop Cream Poptail is a fun frozen rendition of the Lemon Drop Martini with a little ice cream thrown in to create a creamy pop.
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1 3/4 cup lemon drop martini mixer1 1/2 teaspoons agave nectar1 cup vanilla ice cream1/3 cup vodkaCombine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.Fill the pop molds with equal amounts of the mix.Insert sticks and freeze until solid.Makes 6-8 ice pops, depending on mold.
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The Tequila Sunrise is the perfect cocktail for transforming in so many ways and we have already seen it in a frozen margarita, so why not an ice pop?
To add a little interest to this ice pop, I have included yogurt. While I used plain Greek yogurt, I would not hesitate to experiment with fruit-flavored varieties, even those with fresh fruit in the cup.
You could also add a little interest to the grenadine by combining this with a dollop of yogurt or adding a fresh fruit puree like strawberry or raspberry.
Just like the cocktail, the Tequila Sunrise Yogurt Pop is layered. The recipe recommends the standard two-layer effect that mimics the cocktail, though you could easily do multiple layers like the photo if you had the time.
1/3 cup blanco tequila 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice 6 ounces Greek yogurt (the average single-serving container)1/2 cup grenadine Mix the tequila, orange juice, and yogurt in a bowl until combined.Pour about 1/2 teaspoon of grenadine into each pop mold.Fill with the orange-tequila mixture.Insert sticks and freeze until solid.Makes 6-8 ice pops, depending on mold.
To make the ice pop shape in the photo, use disposable paper cups. Once frozen, tear away the cup and you are done.
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There has to be at least one frozen pudding pop in the collection and the best cocktail candidate for this has to be the White Russian.
There are actually to pudding pops here because we cannot talk about the white without including the Black Russian as well, though in that case we deviate from the cocktail and opt for chocolate pudding because, well... chocolate!
These pudding pops are fun, delicious, and rather potent because the spirits total about 3/4 cup in each recipe.
Feel free to cut the vodka a bit to make it a bit weaker and I would probably make pudding pops with the smaller ice pop molds because it is a lot of sweetness.
White Russian Pudding Pops1 package instant vanilla pudding2 1/2 cups milk 4 ounces vodka 1 ounces coffee liqueur 1 ounces RumChata or Irish cream liqueur Black Russian Pudding Pops1 package instant chocolate pudding2 1/2 cups milk4 ounces vodka 2 ounces coffee liqueur To Make Puddling Pops Blend all of the ingredients in a blender (or using a hand mixer) until completely mixed.Pour equal amounts into popsicles molds.Insert sticks and freeze until solid.Makes 6-8 ice pops, depending on mold.
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