Tropical Alcoholic Freeze Pops Recipe (2024)

January 30, 2024June 29, 2023 by

What Alcohol is Good for Popsicles?

Think of making boozy popsicles and freeze pops as if you are making a frozen co*cktail. The flavor profiles are both the same. So any alcohol is good for popsicles!

And it doesn’t just have to be liquor. You can even freeze wine (just like the popular Claffey’s Frozen co*cktails freeze pops).

Basically, anyfrozen spiritslike a can easily be turned into spirit pops. So if you’re in the mood for some strawberry lemonade flavors, then you can make, and thenfreeze apink panty dropper co*cktail.

Want astrawberrydaiquiri? Mix one up and freeze it! For subtle alcohol flavors, opt for vodka. It’s flavorless and less overpowering than rum or tequila. Just remember to dilute the co*cktail with the same amount of water you’d get from adding ice so that it freezes.

What Do These Frozen Alcohol Pops Taste Like?

Our alcoholic freeze pops taste like a twist on 2 tropical co*cktails, the Gin Aloha and piña colada. The recipe calls for gin, triple sec, pineapple juice and coconut.

Typically, a piña colada calls for rum. And while we love some rum, we found the citrusy, floral notes of gin really refreshing in these alcoholic freeze pops.

The great thing about alcoholic freeze pops is that you can experiment with the ingredients. And the flavors of frozen spirit pops are more forgiving and subtle. They’re the perfect summer alcoholic dessert!

Ingredients and Tools Needed to Make Alcoholic Freeze Pops

Gin

Cointreau — Or any triple sec liqueur of your choice.

Pineapple juice —Feel free to experiment with other tropical fruit juices like orange juice or lemonade.

Coconut milk — From the carton, not the can. Coconut milk from the carton is more diluted than canned coconut milk. And therefore, it will freeze better and faster.

Heavy cream

Sugar

Kosher salt

Food coloring — Optional to mimic the bold vibrant colors in your classic freeze pops. We like to use the natural food coloring available online, at specialty stores, and at Whole Foods. You can also try making your own natural food coloring. Use pomegranate or beet juice for red, turmeric for yellow, matcha for green, and red cabbage juice for blue.

Kitchen funnel

Ice popsicle mold bags

How to Make Alcoholic Freeze Pops

1 — In a blender, combine all the ingredients, and blend just until the sugar dissolves.

2 — To make variety packs of different colors (like the classic freeze pops), divide the mixed blend into separate bowls or containers. Then, add food coloring as desired.

3 — Using a funnel, pour the mix into ice popsicle mold bags. Do not overfill as it will expand. Seal the bags.

4 — Freeze them laying flat for at least 3 hours, but ideally overnight. You will know when they are ready when are solid and hard.

How Long Do co*cktail Pops Keep?

Popsicles typically last 6-8 months in the freezer. However, it is best to consume alcoholic freeze pops and alcoholic popsicles within 1 month.

The consistency of the alcohol will change if it’s frozen for a long period of time.

More Popsicle Recipes

For more sweet frozen recipes to cool off with, check out our other easy recipes below —

• Popsicle co*cktail Recipe
• Whole30 Tropical Paradise Popsicles
• Peaches and Cream Popsicles

Don’t forget to share your alcoholic freeze pops with us on Instagram using the hashtag #sugarandclothloves. We always love seeing all of your creations! Looking for more quick and delicious recipes? Find them all right here, with a few co*cktails to go along with them!