COOL DOWN FROM THE INSIDE OUT with these fresh fruit boozy popsicles
As temperatures exceed 90 degrees, we find ourselves frantically reaching for our handheld fans, personal cooling systems and sweat friendly clothing. Due to the global pandemic, having kept our public pools closed, suburbs all over the country are outfitting their backyards with temporary baby pools and misting systems just to stay cool. Our air conditioning units are approaching maximum cooling so what better way to stay chill than from the inside out? Frozè, and popsicles are here to stay – in an adult way. Check out these summer boozy fresh fruit popsicles which can also be made virgin by simply leaving out the adult beverage portion of the recipe.
kiwi + orange + honey +vodka
cherry + thyme +lime + vodka
pineapple + habanero + rum
blueberry + lemon + vodka
watermelon + mint + vodka
peach + ginger + bourbon
cantaloupe + ginger + cardamon + vodka
All pops are made with natural fruit and their juices therefore they separate easily. Once blended they must be strained before adding to final freezing containers. I recommend freezing partially, standing up (I used a tall water glass) for an hour initially. Once slushy, mash them up with your fingers to incorporate juices back into the mix and redistribute any settling. Then freeze, laying down overnight. If you’re making them virgin, simply omit the alcohol and add a little more water.
Try one of my favorite summer boozy fresh fruit popsicles or make them all for your next backyard pool party. Perhaps a more traditional flavor like watermelon or blueberry appeals to you more? Or maybe you feel like jumping outside the box with unique flavors like cantaloupe or kiwi? Either way, they’re sure to cool you down. They melt fast, especially in this August summer sun, so keep them on ice or in a cooler. Hope you have fun making these recipes. Make sure you take photos and tag me on Instagram @pipsqueakingblog and #pipsqueaking.
Printkiwi + orange + honey + vodka icy popsicles
No store bought juice here. These are real fruit ice pops.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 popsicles 1x
- Category: Boozy popsicles
- Method: Frozen
Ingredients
- 3 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1/2 orange zest (optional)
- 2 T honey
- 6 T simple syrup
- 1 C water
- 1/4 C vodka
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth about 1 – 2 minutes.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer and save 2 T of kiwi seeds to add back into mixture. Discard any pulp and rest of seeds.
- Using a small funnel add liquid to silicone molds or to these sleeves and freeze partially standing up for 1 hour (I used tall water glasses). Once slushy, break them up slightly and then lay flat in the freezer to finish freezing overnight.
Notes
Pip Tip: To ensure popsicles freeze properly, your vodka to liquid ratio should be 5:1 if you’re using a spirit that is 80 proof or 40% ABV this is a good rule of thumb.
Pip Tip: Disposable sleeves come with a small funnel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 217
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: .4g
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 47.7g
- Fiber: 2.9g
- Protein: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: kiwi, honey, orange, vodka, boozy popsicles, icy popsicles,
cherry + lime + honey + vodka icy popsicles
No store bought juice here. These are real fruit ice pops.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Boozy popsicles
- Method: Frozen
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 C pitted red cherries
- 2 T lime juice
- 3 T honey
- 2 large sprigs of thyme (leaves only)
- 1/4 C vodka
- 1 C water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth about 1 – 2 minutes
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer and discard pulp
- Using a small funnel add liquid to silicone molds or to these sleeves and freeze partially standing up for 1 hour (I used tall water glasses). Once slushy, break them up slightly and then lay flat in the freezer to finish freezing overnight.
Notes
Pip Tip: To ensure popsicles freeze properly, your vodka to liquid ratio should be 5:1 if you’re using a spirit that is 80 proof or 40% ABV this is a good rule of thumb.
Pip Tip: Disposable sleeves come with a small funnel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 117
- Sugar: 18.4g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21.6g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Protein: .5g
- Cholesterol: omg
Keywords: cherries, thyme, lime, boozy popsicles, icy popsicles, vodka
pineapple + habanero + rum icy popsicles
No store bought juice here. These are real fruit ice pops.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 popsicles 1x
- Category: Boozy popsicles
- Method: Frozen
Ingredients
- 2 C pineapple, diced
- 1/2 lime, juice
- 1/2 habanero, minced
- 1/2 C coconut water
- 1/4 C white rum
- 1/2 C water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth about 1 – 2 minutes
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer and discard pulp
- Using a small funnel add liquid to silicone molds or to these sleeves and freeze partially standing up for 1 hour (I used tall water glasses). Once slushy, break them up slightly and then lay flat in the freezer to finish freezing overnight.
Notes
Pip Tip: To ensure popsicles freeze properly, your rum to liquid ratio should be 5:1 if you’re using a spirit that is 80 proof or 40% ABV this is a good rule of thumb.
Pip Tip: Disposable sleeves come with a small funnel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 76
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11.8g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Protein: .5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple, habanero, lime, coconut water, rum, icy popsicles, boozy popsicles
blueberry + lemon + vodka icy popsicles
No store bought juice here. These are real fruit ice pops.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 popsicles 1x
- Category: Boozy popsicles
- Method: Frozen
Ingredients
- 1 c blueberries
- 2 T simple syrup
- 3 T Blended Family blueberry liqueur
- 1/2 lemon, juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 c vodka
- 1 c water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth about 1 – 2 minutes
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer and discard pulp
- Using a small funnel add liquid to silicone molds or to these sleeves and freeze partially standing up for 1 hour (I used tall water glasses). Once slushy, break them up slightly and then lay flat in the freezer to finish freezing overnight.
Notes
Pip Tip: To ensure popsicles freeze properly, your vodka to liquid ratio should be 5:1 if you’re using a spirit that is 80 proof or 40% ABV this is a good rule of thumb.
Pip Tip: Disposable sleeves come with a small funnel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: .2g
- Carbohydrates: 26.5g
- Fiber: .9g
- Protein: .3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blueberry, lemon, vodka, boozy popsicles, icy popsicles
watermelon + mint + vodka icy popsicles
No store bought juice here. These are real fruit ice pops.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 popsicles 1x
- Category: Boozy popsicles
- Method: Frozen
Ingredients
- 4 c watermelon
- 2 T mint
- 2 T simple syrup
- 1/4 c vodka
- 1 c water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth about 1 – 2 minutes
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer and discard pulp
- Using a small funnel add liquid to silicone molds or to these sleeves and freeze partially standing up for 1 hour (I used tall water glasses). Once slushy, break them up slightly and then lay flat in the freezer to finish freezing overnight.
Notes
Pip Tip: To ensure popsicles freeze properly, your vodka to liquid ratio should be 5:1 if you’re using a spirit that is 80 proof or 40% ABV this is a good rule of thumb.
Pip Tip: Disposable sleeves come with a small funnel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 111
- Sugar: 9.3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: .2g
- Saturated Fat: .1g
- Carbohydrates: 20.1g
- Fiber: .8g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon, mint, vodka, boozy popsicles, icy popsicles
peach + ginger + bourbon icy popsicles
No store bought juice here. These are real fruit ice pops.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 popsicles 1x
- Category: Boozy popsicles
- Method: Frozen
Ingredients
- 3 peaches, sliced
- 4 T simply syrup
- 4 T Blended Family Peach Liqueur
- 1/2 c bourbon
- 1 c water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth about 1 – 2 minutes
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer and discard pulp
- Using a small funnel add liquid to silicone molds or to these sleeves and freeze partially standing up for 1 hour (I used tall water glasses). Once slushy, break them up slightly and then lay flat in the freezer to finish freezing overnight.
Notes
Pip Tip: To ensure popsicles freeze properly, your bourbon to liquid ratio should be 5:1 if you’re using a spirit that is 80 proof or 40% ABV this is a good rule of thumb.
Pip Tip: Disposable sleeves come with a small funnel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10.5g
- Sodium: 14mg
- Fat: .3g
- Carbohydrates: 27.3g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Protein: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach, ginger, bourbon, boozy popsicles, icy popsicles
cantaloupe + ginger + cardamon + vodka icy popsicles
No store bought juice here. These are real fruit ice pops.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 popsicles 1x
- Category: Boozy popsicles
- Method: Frozen
Ingredients
- 3/4 of a cantaloupe
- 1 T fresh grated ginger
- 1 tsp cardamon, ground
- 1/4 c orange juice
- 2–3 T honey
- 1/2 c vodka
- 3/4 c water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth about 1 – 2 minutes
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer and discard pulp
- Using a small funnel add liquid to silicone molds or to these sleeves and freeze partially standing up for 1 hour (I used tall water glasses). Once slushy, break them up slightly and then lay flat in the freezer to finish freezing overnight.
Notes
Pip Tip: To ensure popsicles freeze properly, your vodka to liquid ratio should be 5:1 if you’re using a spirit that is 80 proof or 40% ABV this is a good rule of thumb.
Pip Tip: Disposable sleeves come with a small funnel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 16.7g
- Sodium: 32mg
- Fat: .5g
- Saturated Fat: .1g
- Carbohydrates: 18.5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cantaloupe, ginger, cardamom, orange, vodka, boozy popsicles, icy popsicles
What do you think?