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Margarita Popsicles
Margarita popsicles are a refreshing way to enjoy the classic cocktail flavors of tequila and lime juice in a cold iced pop for adults.
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There’s nothing more refreshing than these Margarita popsicles. Full of the classic cocktail flavors that you love, like tequila and lime juice, but in a cold iced pop.
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The best boozy treat ever, frozen Margarita popsicles serve up the tangy flavor of the favorite cocktail in a tasty new way. So easy to throw together, these alcoholic popsicles feature a combination of lime and tequila that will please your taste buds.
Insanely delicious, these tequila lime margarita popsicles are great for parties and summer gatherings when you want to serve something cold and refreshing. With just a handful of ingredients, the hardest part about making this citrusy ice pops recipe is waiting for the popsicles to freeze.
If you’re planning a party it’s easy to make a big batch of these ahead of time and keep them in the freezer. Serve these bright and fresh adult popsicles with favorite margarita side dishes like shrimp tacos or tortilla chips and dips.
Margarita Popsicles Ingredients
- Lime juice - fresh-squeezed lime juice
- Orange juice - pulp-free orange juice
- Tequila - white tequila
- Simple syrup
- Limes - fresh limes
- Dixie cups - 24 ounces Dixie cups or similar
- Popsicle sticks
- Salt - coarse salt
Make your limes easier to juice by rolling them on the countertop under your palm. You could even add a bit of freshly grated lime zest to your margarita popsicles as well.
You can find a bottle of simple syrup at a liquor or grocery store, but you can also make your own. Simply combine equal parts (½ cup each) of granulated sugar and water. Heat these in a small saucepan on medium heat, just until the sugar dissolves, you do not want to boil the simple syrup. Allow the syrup to cool, then store it in the refrigerator in a lidded jar, for up to two weeks.
Using plastic-lined paper cups will make it easier to remove the popsicle once it’s frozen. You can also double or triple this alcoholic margarita popsicles recipe to make a big batch of these treats to serve at your parties.
How to Make Margarita Popsicles
FIRST STEP: In a 4-cup measuring cup with a spout, combine lime juice, orange juice, tequila, and simple syrup. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
SECOND STEP: Pour the margarita liquid into the small cups, leaving about ¼-inch space at the top of the cup.
THIRD STEP: Slice limes into rounds. You can get about 3 large rounds from each lime and you want them to be large enough in diameter to fill most of the top of the cup.
FOURTH STEP: Cut a tiny slice in the center of each lime round and insert a popsicle stick.
FIFTH STEP: Place the popsicle stick and lime into each cup, adjusting the position of the lime on the stick so that it rests at the top of the margarita liquid and the popsicle stick stands upright.
SIXTH STEP: Freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
SEVENTH STEP: Loosen the popsicle from the cup by warming the outside of the cup with your hand. This should only take a few seconds. Then gently pull the popsicle free. Sprinkle the top of the lime with salt and/or dip the bottom of the popsicle into a little bowl of salt.
Could I use popsicle molds for this recipe?
These boozy margarita popsicles would be just as delicious made in popsicle molds as in Dixie cups. Ideally, if you can use round molds so that you can still add the lime round, that would be a great option.
Will tequila freeze in these popsicles?
Because the tequila is mixed with both orange juice and lime juice, it will freeze in this margarita popsicle recipe.
How long do margarita pops last in the freezer?
These adult ice pops will keep in the freezer for up to one month as long as you seal them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag.
How to Store Margarita Popsicles
IN THE FREEZER: Keep boozy margarita popsicles in the freezer for up to 1 week or up to 1 month if stored in an airtight container.
Margarita Popsicles
Margarita popsicles are a refreshing way to enjoy the classic cocktail flavors of tequila and lime juice in a cold iced pop for adults.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice about 4 limes
- 1 cup orange juice pulp-free
- ½ cup white tequila
- 3 tablespoons simple syrup
- 3 to 4 additional limes sliced into rounds
- 24 ounces Dixie cups or similar
- 8 popsicle sticks
- Coarse salt
Instructions
- In a 4-cup measuring cup with a spout, combine lime juice, orange juice, tequila, and simple syrup. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Pour the margarita liquid into the small cups, leaving about ¼-inch space at the top of the cup.
- Slice limes into rounds. You can get about 3 large rounds from each lime and you want them to be large enough in diameter to fill most of the top of the cup.
- Cut a tiny slice in the center of each lime round and insert a popsicle stick.
- Place the popsicle stick and lime into each cup, adjusting the position of the lime on the stick so that it rests at the top of the margarita liquid and the popsicle stick stands upright.
- Freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
- Loosen the popsicle from the cup by warming the outside of the cup with your hand. This should only take a few seconds. Then gently pull the popsicle free. Sprinkle the top of the lime with salt and/or dip the bottom of the popsicle into a little bowl of salt.
Notes
Use plastic-lined paper cups to easily remove the popsicle once it's frozen.
Double or triple this alcoholic margarita popsicles recipe to make a big batch of these treats to serve at your summer parties.
Roll limes on the countertop under your palm before juicing to make them easier to juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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