When it’s hot out, there’s no better sweet treat than a popsicle to cool you off. Except maybe… a popsicle with alcohol in it. 😵 Move over cocktails, these 18 pops are our new favorite way to get a buzz, from brunch 'til dessert.
Popsicles are for everyone, young and old, but there is something about them that makes us feel like a kid again. With that in mind, we’ve got a number of recipes here that push that idea to the limit by adding fun candy to the boozy mix. Check out our shark attack pops, our rainbow candy pops, or our sour worm vodka pops for ideas, then throw your fave candies into the mix too. Don’t have popsicle molds? No problem—use Dixie cups instead, like we did in our strawberry Moscato pops, our pink lemonade colada pops, or our boozy Dole Whip pops.
And don’t worry—all your favorite cocktail flavors still make an appearance here. Popsicles can kind of be made up of almost anything, so for boozy ones, we’re starting with the classics. Check out our G&T pops, our Bloody Mary pops, our Tequila Sunrise pops, our margarita pops, or our Moscow Mule pops for inspo, then turn any and all of your favorite drinks into popsicles too. Us? We’re looking to our blueberry gin & tonic, our piña coladas, our Midori sours, or our mojitos for flavor inspiration for what to make next.
Want more cold summer dessert inspiration? Check out our favorite no-bake desserts, our best icebox cakes, and our top milkshake recipes. (Hint: Try putting booze into them too!)
Bloody Mary Pops
When our kitchen thought to use celery as the popsicle sticks for these, we lost our minds. Tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire, and pickle juice make up the Bloody Mary base of these almost-too-adorable-to-handle pops.
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Margarita Pops
If you're a frozen margarita fan, these are the pops for you! Using small Dixie cups makes these pops a dream to unmold. Simply cut a small slit and peel the rest off.
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Rainbow Candy Pops
These boozy rainbow stunners are so easy to make with a mold of any shape. Simply wind your sweet or sour ropes around the mold, pour in your vodka and lemon-lime soda, and freeze!
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Gin & Tonic Pops
When you make these G&T-inspired pops in little paper cups, there's virtually no cleanup. Sweetened condensed milk make these creamy (unlike the classic cocktail), so feel free to get creative with add-ins. Try taking inspiration from our blueberry gin and tonic cocktail, and adding in other fruit too.
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Strawberry Mojito Pops
Make cocktail hour more fun by turning your booze into a pop. Take inspiration from our Mojitos, 3 ways, and try these with different fruit too.
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Tequila Sunrise Pops
The ombre effect in these Tequila Sunrise-inspired pops is shockingly easy. All you need to remember is drop the grenadine in after you add the juice mixture. THAT'S IT.
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Moscow Mule Pops
These Moscow Mule-inspired, limeade-vodka treats a party in a pop: Pro tip: Serve them on a frozen serving tray so your pops keep their chill.
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Boozy Dole Whip Pops
There's no denying that Dole Whips are a cult favorite, so we switched them up by turning them into a frozen boozy treat. You can, of course, skip the booze to make these kid-friendly, but we definitely recommend not skipping the toasted coconut—it adds an enjoyable crunch you'll love.
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Prosecco Pops
Cocktails are better in pop form (just look to our Bloody Mary pops for proof.) Add any of your favorite fruit, a mix of fruit, or some citrus juice. These are perfectly customizable to your popsicle needs!
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Long Island Iced Tea Pops
We love a good boozy pop, and Long Island iced teas make the best ones. They're the perfect cooldown on a hot summer day. Be sure to let these freeze for several hours or they'll turn slushy pretty fast!
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Sour Worm Vodka Pops
Want to make these kid-friendly? Leave out the vodka and add 1/2 cup more pink/strawberry lemonade!
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Baileys Irish Coffee Popsicles
A layer of Baileys-spiked coffee is topped with a second layer of creamy chocolate for an afternoon pick-me-up that always hits the spot.
Shark Attack Pops
You only need 4 ingredients (5 if you count popsicle sticks) to make these adorable boozy lemonade pops. Feel free to swap the soda for seltzer water if you like. Not a fan of sharks? These will work with any gummies too!
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Strawberry Moscato Pops
All you need to make these easy pops is lemon-lime soda (or seltzer if you're not a fan!), moscato wine, and strawberries. Try them with different fruits so you can enjoy them all year long too.
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Pink Lemonade Colada Pops
These fun layered pops take a bit of planning (you need to freeze them for at least 6 hours), but it's worth it. They're refreshing, delicious, and seriously fun.
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Mojito Watermelon Pops
If you're in a rush, you can skip freezing the watermelon for these Mojito-inspired pops, but you can't get around the 1 hour soaking time—you want that booze, don't you?!
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Boozy Rocket Pops
You've never had a rocket pop like this before—raspberry sorbet and vanilla ice cream combine with Blue Curaçao and white rum for these extra-festive pops.
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Strawberry Daiquiri Ice Pops
Love a frozen strawberry daiquiri? Us too, so we made them even easier to enjoy, in popsicle form.
Get the Strawberry Daiquiri Ice Pops recipe.
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