The next time you are craving a big pitcher of something cool and boozy on a hot summer day, opt for these Margarita Popsicles instead! These margarita ice pops taste just like the refreshing drink and they’re healthy, too; each pop is less than 100 calories! That’s what I’m talking about!
One thing I love about these boozy popsicles is that you don’t need any fancy gadgets. So while most recipes call for a popsicle mold, you can make margarita pops using the standard plastic cup. I almost forgot to mention that you don’t even need margarita mix! We use fresh juices in this recipe and my homemade simple syrup adds the sweetness, which is perfect when you don’t want to make a run to store or spend the extra money.
These alcoholic popsicles only take 10 minutes to prep, which is wonderful if you are getting ready for a party. While they do mix up quickly, they take several hours to freeze through.
While these margarita popsicles are for adults only (sorry kids), you can serve the little ones some of my other favorite treats, like homemade bomb pops, fudgesicles, blue bubble gum ice cream, or mini ice cream sandwich pops!
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🍊 Ingredients:
- fresh lime juice
- orange juice – choose a variety that doesn’t contain the pulp
- white tequila – any brand will do as long as it’s light, such as Patron Silver
- simple syrup – you can use a store bought bottle of simple syrup but I recommend my homemade simple syrup – delicious and cheap!
- limes – grab a few more to slice into wheels to go at the base of each popsicle
- Coarse salt – for garnish
For a full list of ingredients and their measurements, 📋 please view my printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Optional Garnish:
Lime zest: Sprinkle a little lime zest on top of each filled mold before freezing. The zest adds a bright, tangy flavor and looks lovely once frozen.
Sugar crystals: After the popsicles have frozen, you can dip the top portion in a shallow dish of sugar crystals for a sparkling, sweet finish.
Equipment Needed:
small cups – be sure to grab the plastic-coated kind, it’s the easiest to work with when it comes time to take the pops out. We used some good old-fashioned Dixie cups.
popsicle sticks
Substitutions and Variations
- Add a splash of orange liqueur such as Triple Sec or Grand Marnier for another layer of flavor in your pops!
- Swap out limeade for the freshly squeezed limes in this recipe – if you do this, it will decrease and possibly eliminate the need for simple syrup.
- If you have ice pop molds, it’s perfectly fine to use them instead of the plastic-lined paper cups! These classic popsicle molds (affil) are my favorite.
- Alter the base ingredient to make different flavors of this margarita popsicle recipe. Use our mint margarita recipe and freeze it with lime toppers for a twist on this popsicle.
- Freezing your favorite alcoholic drink in little cups is a great way to cool down on a hot day with the best boozy treat. Get creative! Try our strawberry sangria, limoncello spritz, or even our Jolly Rancher cocktail in popsicle form.
- Add some fresh fruit, like fresh strawberries, replace the orange juice with strawberry puree or water, and make a strawberry margarita version.
🔪 Instructions:
Prep: Squeeze limes until you have ½ cup fresh lime juice. Slice the remaining limes into ¼ thick rounds.
Step 1: Combine lime juice with the remaining ingredients into a large measuring cup with a spout.
Step 2: Pour the margarita mixture into little cups, leaving a ¼ inch space at the top of each one.
Step 3: Pierce a popsicle stick through the center of each lime. Use large rounds so that the width of the lime will fill out the top of the cup. If helpful, use a sharp knife to make a tiny slice in the middle of the lime before inserting the popsicle stick.
Step 4: Set the popsicle sticks into the Dixie cups. Adjust the positioning of the lime wheel so that it just rests on top of the margarita liquid and balances as level as possible.
Step 5: Place popsicles in a pan or on a cookie sheet for easy transport in and out of the freezer. Freeze popsicles for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Step 7: Pull the tequila lime margarita popsicles from the cups, garnish the top of the lime with salt, and enjoy your cold iced pop! If the popsicles are difficult to remove from the cups, set them out for a few minutes or run under lukewarm water just enough to loosen.
Tips for Boozy Margarita Popsicles
- Place the cups on a baking sheet before putting them in the freezer if you have the room. This makes it easier to serve and you don’t have to worry about them tipping over before they set.
- Roll the limes on the counter before juicing. It makes the process easier.
- Plastic lined paper cups work best for these margarita popsicles; they loosen easier from the plastic.
- Make sure you cut the lime slices thick enough to fill out that space at the top. You should be able to get about 3 slices from each lime.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Because it is mixed in with the juice at a smaller ratio, it will freeze just fine as long as you follow the recipe. If you increase the amount of alcohol, it’s possible the alcoholic ice pops will not set correctly.
If you store these icy pops in an airtight container they will stay fresh for up to 1 month. You can keep them in the freezer for a week without sealing them.
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Margarita Popsicles
Equipment
- 8 – popsicle sticks
- 8 – 3 oz. Dixie cups or similar
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice about 4 limes
- 1 cup orange juice pulp-free
- ½ cup white tequila
- 3 tablespoons simple syrup
- 3-4 additional limes sliced into rounds
- 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 margarita liquid into the small cups, leaving about ¼” space at the top of the cup.
- Slice limes into rounds – you can get about 3 large rounds from each lime – 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.
- Eat immediately!
Notes
- Place the cups on a baking sheet before putting them in the freezer if you have the room. This makes it easier to serve and you don’t have to worry about them tipping over before they set.
- Roll the limes on the counter before juicing. It makes the process easier.
- Plastic lined paper cups work best for these margarita popsicles; they loosen easier from the plastic.
- Make sure you cut the lime slices thick enough to fill out that space at the top. You should be able to get about 3 slices from each lime.
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