Summer is great! You get sunny days, beach trips, tans and all sorts of fun outdoor activities.
But then you also have those days when the thermostat is about to max out, and it's quite simply too hot for life.
Those days, when you feel like you're about to melt, are the ones that are perfect for boozy popsicles -- they'll cool you right off.
There's just something about the adult addition to the favorite childhood treat that brings things full circle when it comes to indulging -- plus, booze cuts through any cloying sugary flavors and makes them a little more complex. You'll love these tipsy pops!
1. Kim Crawford Wines Citrus Sangria Pop
The fruity drinkability of sangria is always a win in my book. Just wait until you taste it as a popsicle!
Ingredients:
25 ounces Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
1 cup sugar
4 cups fresh-squeezed orange juice
1 cup citrus vodka
1 orange, sliced
1/2 pineapple, diced
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 lemon, sliced
Fully dissolve sugar into orange juice. Add remaining ingredients and let rest at room temperature for 6 hours. Strain-out the fruit. Pour liquid into preferred popsicle vessel and freeze. Hold popsicles below zero degrees for best results.
2. Peach Bourbon Lemonade Ice Pops
Peach lemonade is a delectable treat to enjoy on its own. Add some whiskey and freeze it, and you'll be on another level!
Ingredients:
2 cups lemonade
1 cup peach puree
2 ounces bourbon
Full instructions here.
3. Kim Crawford Winds Watermelon Basil Mojito Pops
How much does this one make you want to sit by a pool and sip on it while dipping your toes? A ton, probably. You'll love this fresh, bright fruity spin on the classic cocktail.
Ingredients:
25 ounces Kim Crawford Rose
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups fresh watermelon juice
1/3 cup vanilla vodka
1 splash fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 cup fresh cubed watermelon
Fully dissolve sugar into watermelon juice and ensure sugar is completely dissolved. Mix all remaining ingredients together and let rest at room temperature for 6 hours. Fill desired popsicle vessels and freeze. Hold popsicles below zero degrees for best results.
4. Tropical Tequila Sunrise Ice Pops
How stunning is that gradual ombre-style effect? It's so easy to make, too!
Ingredients:
2 cups pineapple juice
1 pound fresh pineapple, peeled and pureed
3/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup grenadine
Full instructions here.
5. Bourbon Butterscotch Latte Poptails
Craving a rich, creamy dessert? These boozy, buttery coffee pops will no doubt do the trick.
Ingredients:
16 ounces strong or extra bold coffee, room temperature
4 ounces heavy cream
4 ounces bourbon
2 ounces butterscotch sauce
Full instructions here.
6. Kim Crawford Red Wine Cocoa Pops
Want something sophisticated, chocolaty and date-friendly? I've got what you're looking for right here with this rich, smooth, decadent delight.
Ingredients:
25 ounces Kim Crawford Pinot Noir
3 cups strawberry puree
3 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup framboise liqueur
1/2 cup chocolate liqueur
1 cup cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
12 ounces fresh sliced strawberries
Heat cream, puree and sugar on stove, add cocoa powder and make sure sugar is completely dissolved. Add remaining ingredients and pour into desired popsicle vessel. Hold popsicles below zero degrees for best results.
7. Boozy Campari Citrus Pops
This bittersweet spritzer-friendly liqueur is somehow even better when frozen. Who knew that was possible?
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3 cups grapefruit juice or orange juice (add a squeeze of lemon if using orange)
1/2 cup Campari
Full instructions here.