Enjoy a refreshing spin on fruit-filled cocktails with a recipe for no sugar-added Peach Sangria Popsicles made with just six simple ingredients.
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Cocktails on a stick? It’s happened before (hello, Skinny Margarita Popsicles!), and it’ll happen again thanks to this boozy fruit-filled recipe for Peach Sangria Popsicles.
When it comes to mixing alcohol with frozen desserts, there’s one simple trick: Don’t overdo it on the sugar content of your cocktail. Booze + excess sugar = one seriously unsweet hangover. So I’ve skipped the added sugar altogether in this popsicle recipe and instead relied on a splash of peach juice and the natural sweetness of the fruit itself to balance out the dryness of the white wine.
- White wine: Any white wine will work for these fruity alcoholic popsicles. I’ve used Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc before. Just remember, the better the wine, the better the popsicle!
- Grand Marnier: This is a type of orange liqueur. You could use another kind, like Cointreau or even Triple Sec (yes, like what goes into a margarita!).
- Peach juice: This adds all the peach flavor and will help the popsicles taste sweet.
- Club soda: Adds a bit of fizz and lightness to the mixture. If you prefer a sweeter popsicle, you can swap club soda for lemon-lime soda or ginger ale.
- Lime juice: I love a little citrus in my fruit pops. A tablespoon of lime juice is enough to add zing without making these sangria popsicles taste overly tart.
- Diced fruit: I like to mix peaches, strawberries and pineapple, which is not only delicious, but the combo makes these peach popsicles look so beautiful.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Sangria Popsicles Without a Mold
If you’ve got a serious popsicle craving but don’t own popsicle molds, you can always MacGyver your way into creating these cocktails on a stick by simply using shot glasses (or, let’s be honest, regular-size glasses) in place of the popsicle molds.
Simply run them under warm water as you would a regular popsicle mold, then twist, eat and put the “happy” in Happy Hour.
- This recipe makes enough to fill eight 3-ounce popsicle molds but it can be easily doubled or tripled to make a larger quantity.
- If you can’t find peach juice at your local grocery store, feel free to swap in pineapple juice or apple juice.
- If you prefer a sweeter popsicle, add a tablespoon of simple syrup or honey to the sangria mixture before freezing.
- Remember, alcohol doesn’t freeze completely. Stick to the recipe measurements to ensure your popsicles freeze properly.
If you plan to eat them within a few days, you can leave the popsicles in their molds. Just make sure the molds are covered or placed in a sealed plastic bag to prevent freezer burn and to keep them from absorbing any unwanted freezer odors.
For longer storage, once the popsicles are fully frozen, remove them from the molds and wrap each one individually in plastic wrap or wax paper. This helps keep them fresh and prevents them from sticking together. Place the individually wrapped popsicles in a large resealable freezer bag. Make sure to squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing to avoid freezer burn.
Homemade popsicles are best enjoyed within 2-3 weeks for optimal taste and texture. While they can be stored longer, they might start to lose some of their flavor and quality over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
This DIY popsicle recipe can be made alcohol-free by using a cup more of peach juice in place of the white wine. You can also buy dealcoholized white wine.
Absolutely! I recommend using a light and fruity red wine like Pinot Noir or Beaujolais, which will blend well with the sweet fruit juices and Grand Marnier.
These refreshing summer treats can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month. However, I do think they taste best within a week or two of making them!
These are the perfect popsicles for summer parties!
- Bloody Mary Popsicles
- Skinny Margarita Popsicles
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- Strawberry Margarita Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 cup white wine
- 3 Tablespoons Grand Marnier orange liquor
- 2/3 cup peach juice
- 1/4 cup club soda
- 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 1/3 cups diced mixed fruit (such as peaches, strawberries and pineapple)
Equipment:
- Popsicle molds
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the white wine, Grand Marnier, peach juice, club soda and lime juice.
- Divide the diced fruit evenly among the popsicle molds then pour the sangria mixture on top to fill up the molds. Freeze the popsicles for 1 to 2 hours (depending on the temperature of your freezer) until they’ve firmed up slightly then insert the popsicle sticks and return the popsicles to the freezer until they are frozen solid, at least 6 hours.
Kelly’s Notes
- This recipe makes enough to fill eight 3-ounce popsicle molds but it can be easily doubled or tripled to make a larger quantity.
- If you can’t find peach juice at your local grocery store, feel free to swap in pineapple juice or apple juice.
- Homemade popsicles are best enjoyed within 2-3 weeks for optimal taste and texture. While they can be stored longer, they might start to lose some of their flavor and quality over time.
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Thanks so much for these great ideas. I have made several and they turned out fantastic.
The popsicles was everyone’s favorite and I suspect I will see them again at out get together
Thanks again!
I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying Just a Taste, Linda!
LOVE THESE! Such a brilliant idea and so refreshing. TY!
Love those Pops!!!
Totally loving this! It sounds so refreshing on a hot day, and SO tasty! What a great idea!
Lovin the new site Kelly, it looks terrific. You know what else looks terrific?? These popsicles! Yummmyyyyyy :)
Happy Blogging!
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I wonder if I could give these to my kids. Hmmm..
This is one popsicle I can get behind! It looks so refreshing — I just love sangria!
Love peaches… Love Sangria… A perfect match in my book…
What a fun idea! I’ve never thought about cocktails on a stick ;-)
I am so excited for popcicle season! these look fantastic
Gorgeous!
These are so pretty! Love the color and flavor!
This recipe is seriously perfection!! Can I get drunk from these?
These are TOTALLY my kind of popsicles!! Yum!
Mmmmmm peaches…drool. Boozy peaches….heaven on a stick!
Love these!! Peach season can’t come fast enough. This makes me want to have a summer party ASAP!!
cocktails on a stick? oh my gawd, I love this!! I’m all about frozen treats for adults. . perfect for summer!
Fabulous! I know what I am taking to the lake this weekend!
These look delicious! Is 9am too early to have one…or two?
Sangria popsicles? You’ve just combined two of my favorite things! These are seriously genius and a very impressive way to serve cocktails at my next BBQ! Can’t wait to try them and love the tip about using regular glasses.