Summer is here, and that means it’s time to level up your chilling game with these cocktail popsicle recipes. These easy-to-make frozen treats combine the best of both worlds: refreshing fruit flavours and a splash of your favourite spirits. They’re the perfect treat for backyard parties, beach days, or whenever you just need a fun way to cool off.
Creating cocktail popsicles is a fun and refreshing way to enjoy your favorite spirits during warm summer weather. Here are three concise tips to help you craft the perfect frozen treats:
Balance Alcohol Content
Aim for a 5–10% alcohol by volume (ABV) in your mixture to ensure the popsicles freeze properly.
Choose Complementary Flavours
Select spirits that pair well with your chosen mixers. For instance, tequila complements citrus juices, rum pairs nicely with tropical fruits.
Enhance with Natural Ingredients
Incorporate fresh fruit purees or natural sweeteners like honey to add flavour and improve texture.
Here are three deliciously simple cocktail popsicle recipes, along with spirit recommendations from the IWS Award 2024 Ultimate Drinking Guide to make them extra special.
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Prosecco Pops
Base Spirit: Villa Sandi Il Fresco Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup (optional, depending on how sweet you like it)
- 1 bottle Villa Sandi Il Fresco Prosecco
Instructions:
- Place a few berries into each popsicle mould.
- Fill the moulds halfway with Prosecco.
- Add a little simple syrup if you want it sweeter.
- Freeze for about 1–2 hours until partially set.
- Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for another 6 hours or overnight until fully frozen.
Why You’ll Love It:
The light bubbles of Villa Sandi Prosecco keep the pops lively and refreshing. Plus, the fresh berries add natural sweetness and a burst of colour—making these pops as beautiful as they are delicious.
Tip: Serve immediately once unmoulded; these popsicles are a little more delicate thanks to the fizz!
Moscow Mule Pops
Base Spirit: Rodchenko Vodka
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Rodchenko Vodka
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup ginger beer
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix together vodka, lime juice, ginger beer, and simple syrup.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle moulds.
- Add a mint leaf into each mould if desired for a fresh herbal touch.
- Insert sticks and freeze for at least 6–8 hours until solid.
Why You’ll Love It:
Moscow Mule Pops are like your favourite cocktail: zippy, refreshing, and full of character, frozen on a stick! The crisp, clean profile of Rodchenko Vodka makes it the perfect base for highlighting the ginger and lime.
Tip: Use silicone moulds for easy removal, and give the pops a quick dip in warm water to release them smoothly.
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Piña Colada Pops
Base Spirit: Embargo Añejo Blanco Rum
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup EMBARGO Añejo Blanco Rum
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional for extra texture)
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup or honey
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine coconut milk, pineapple juice, rum, and sweetener until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle moulds.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut into the moulds if using for added tropical texture.
- Insert sticks and freeze for 6–8 hours until solid.
Why You’ll Love It:
These Piña Colada Pops are pure tropical bliss on a stick. Embargo Añejo Blanco Rum brings a smooth, lightly spiced character that complements the coconut and pineapple beautifully.
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