Layered Margarita Popsicles
Layered Margarita Popsicles are the perfect cocktail alternative for the summer, especially Cinco de Mayo. These refreshing homemade ice pops are easy, colorful, and full of flavor! There are three layers here, each a different flavor and color: strawberry margarita, white peach margarita, and lime margarita. Each section is made with simple ingredients to make the entire process easy, fun, and refreshing. We use tequila as our alcohol of choice, and they’re sweetened with agave nectar. If you like margaritas, you’ll LOVE these easy alcoholic popsicles. You can skip the tequila if you’d like a family-friendly version, or try these Red, White and Blue Popsicles instead.
Ingredients
Fruit: Strawberries and white peach are blended in a food processor so the pieces are small. Fruit Juice: Lime (freshly squeezed), and strawberry (I used Naked Berry Blast) are vibrant and full of flavor. Soda: Use a lemon/lime soda, such as Lime Diet Sierra Mist. Limeade: I used a frozen concentrate. Tequila: Choose a good tequila for a smooth flavor. I love Camarena Tequila. Agave Nectar: This is a natural, liquid sweetener that is widely available at grocery stores.
Trademark note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that some of these ingredients are trademarked products. Popsicles, Naked, Camarena and Sierra Mist are proprietary brands that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
How to Make Margarita Popsicles
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How do I serve these margarita popsicles?
If the mold doesn’t have a built-in stick handle, freeze the pops for about an hour before inserting your own popsicle sticks. This will help them stand up straight. Another trick is to place foil over the mold and poke the sticks through. The foil supports the sticks and keeps them upright. As an alternative to molds, use disposable paper cups, adding sticks as mentioned above. Once frozen, tear away the cup and enjoy the pop.
Can I make these popsicles without alcohol?
Absolutely! These are so fun, and you could easily leave out the tequila to make them non-alcoholic and kid friendly. Each section is super fruity. I’m ready for the hot weather! C’mon summer!
Why is my alcoholic popsicle slushy?
Alcoholic popsicles have a softer texture than the nonalcoholic kind, due to the alcohol’s freezing point. Make sure to add only the amount of tequila stated in the recipe, not more. The more you add, the slushier they will become! While margarita slushes might be a great idea, that’s not what we’re after in this recipe. Because of this, it’s best to keep them in the freezer until the very last minute. These triple-layered margarita popsicles are just so juicy, flavorful, and refreshing! I love making alcoholic popsicles for parties on hot summer days. These are so easy, everyone will love them!
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