December 31, 2023
Review RecipeMargarita Popsicles
These frozen margarita popsicles serve up the tangy flavor of the classic cocktail in a refreshing new way.
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Table of Contents
- Margarita Popsicles Ingredients
- Substitutions And Additions For This Margarita Ice Pops Recipe
- How To Make This Margarita Popsicles Recipe
- How To Serve These Frozen Alcoholic Popsicles
- Storing This Margarita Popsicle Recipe
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Summertime is all about being outside and enjoying the warm weather, and what better way to do that than by enjoying these refreshing margarita popsicles on a hot summer day? The combination of lime and tequila will whisk you away to a tropical location.
Margarita Popsicles Ingredients
You’ll need:
- ½ cup of fresh-squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 1 cup of orange juice (pulp-free)
- ½ cup of white tequila
- 3 tablespoons of simple syrup
- 3-4 additional limes, sliced into rounds
- 8 (3-ounce) Dixie cups or similar
- 8 popsicle sticks
- Coarse salt
PRO TIP:
Use plastic-lined paper cups to easily remove the popsicle once it’s frozen.
Substitutions And Additions For This Margarita Ice Pops Recipe
LIME JUICE: Try to use freshly-squeezed lime juice rather than bottled lime juice, as tastes so much better. In a pinch, you can use bottled lime juice if you need to.
POPSICLE STICKS: If you don’t have wooden popsicle sticks on hand, you could use straws or bamboo skewers cut down to size.
SIMPLE SYRUP: I like to keep a bottle of simple syrup stocked in my pantry. You can find this at all liquor or grocery stores. It is great to keep on hand for all types of cocktails.
You can make your own:
- Combine equal parts (½ cup each) of granulated sugar and water
- Heat it in a small saucepan on medium heat just until the sugar dissolves. You do not want to boil the simple syrup.
- Allow it to cool
- Store it in the refrigerator in a lidded jar for up to two weeks.
How To Make This Margarita Popsicles Recipe
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Double or triple this alcoholic margarita popsicles recipe to make a big batch of these treats to serve at your summer parties.
STEP ONE: In a 4-cup measuring cup with a spout, combine fresh lime juice, orange juice, tequila, and simple syrup. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
PRO TIP:
Roll limes on the countertop under your palm before juicing to make them easier to juice.
STEP TWO: Pour the margarita liquid into the little cups, leaving about ¼-inch space at the top of the cup.
STEP THREE: Slice the 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.
STEP FOUR: Cut a tiny slice in the center of each lime round and insert a popsicle stick.
STEP FIVE: Place the popsicle stick and lime into each cup, adjusting the position of the lime slice on the wooden stick so that it rests at the top of the margarita liquid and the popsicle stick stands upright.
STEP SIX: Freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
STEP SEVEN: 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 frozen popsicle free.
Sprinkle the top of the lime with salt and/or dip the bottom of the popsicle into a little bowl of salt.
How To Serve These Frozen Alcoholic Popsicles
These alcoholic popsicles are the perfect way to cool down all summer long. Serve with our fruit salsa with cinnamon chips or our pineapple salsa to add a little freshness while snacking.
To balance the tanginess of the popsicles, serve them alongside some creamy queso dip and tortilla chips. The creamy dip will complement the zesty popsicles.
For a full Mexican-themed meal, pair the popsicles with classic dishes like chicken enchiladas, guacamole, and Mexican street corn.
Check out our other boozy popsicle recipes to add more variety this summer. Our watermelon-flavored boozy popsicles are a refreshing treat, while our Fireball whisky popsicles feature the bold flavors of cinnamon and cream soda.
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Storing This Margarita Popsicle Recipe
IN THE FREEZER: Keep extra boozy popsicles in the freezer for up to 1 week or up to 1 month if stored in an airtight container.
These tequila lime margarita popsicles are insanely delicious and make a great summer treat. The hardest part about making this citrusy ice pops recipe is the time it takes to let them hang out in the freezer until frozen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Could I use popsicle molds instead of Dixie cups for this recipe?
These boozy margarita popsicles would be just as delicious made in popsicle molds as in Dixie cups. Ideally, if you are able to use round molds so that you can still add the lime round, that would be a great option.
How long will these ice pops last in the freezer?
This cool treat will keep in the freezer for up to one month as long as you seal them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag.
Does tequila actually freeze in these popsicles?
Because the tequila is mixed with both orange juice and lime juice, it will freeze in this margarita popsicle recipe.
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Margarita Popsicles
These frozen margarita popsicles serve up the tangy flavor of the classic cocktail in a refreshing new way.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 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
- 8 4-ounce 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.
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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: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Linda Primmer says
Looks amazing and so perfect for Cinco de Mayo. I am happy to feature these margarita popsicles at Love Your Creativity.
Maggie Witt says
I would pour some chamoy and sprinkle with tajin for a little kick!
Stephanie Burr says
Cat wait to make these