Making your own popsicles at home is always a great idea, and it can be especially fun to make frozen cocktails or spiked versions using a popsicle mold. These are just my three favourites that I think you’ll enjoy, but feel free to experiment on your own.
Alcohol Ratio When Freezing
There’s nothing wrong with a boozy popsicle if you’re looking to cool off on a hot summer day. But what you don’t want is a popsicle that turns into an alcoholic slushie. Here’s the secret: 1 part alcohol to 5 parts non-alcohol is the perfect ratio to ensure your cocktail stays perfectly shaped and holds its flavour while frozen.
Watermelon Mojito Popsicles
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped watermelon
- 4 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp roughly chopped mint
- 1 cup light rum
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 3/4 cup club soda
Instructions
- Place chopped watermelon in blender and process until watermelon is juiced (will be slightly pulpy).
- Combine watermelon juice, lime juice, mint, agave syrup and rum in a shaker and shake well.
- Fill popsicle mold 3/4 with mixture. Fill remaining popsicle mold with club soda and stir to combine.
- Freeze for about 3 hours.
Tequila Lime Margarita Popsicles
Ingredients
- 2 cans coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup Triple Sec
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp of lime zest
- 1/4 cup sweetened
- shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup simple syrup
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Boil water and add 3/4 of sugar. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and cool in refrigerator.
DIRECTIONS
- Blend ingredients and pour into popsicle molds and try to be patient while they freeze!
Berry Vodka Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries defrosted
- 1/2 cup blueberries or
- blackberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- juice of 2 lemons
- 1 cup simple syrup above
- 1 cup vodka
- 2 cups of ginger ale
Instructions
- Place the berries in a large bowl and mash together.
- Add lemon juice, simple syrup, vodka, mix well.
- Pour in ginger ale and stir until all the bubbles are gone.
- Pour into molds, freeze and enjoy responsibly!
Trina Stewart is the Editor of HOMES+ Locale Magazine. Originally from Cambridge, Ontario, Trina loves exploring the area and embracing the activities, events, and local businesses.
