Remember how last week was popcorn week? Well this week is popsicle week! The lovely and talented Billy over at Wit and Vinegar organizes this shindig every year and this year I decided I wanted in on it. Billy and I share a love for Real Housewives GIFs, Ina the Queen (Ina Garten) and over use of emojis, so he’s good people in my book. If you want to check out all the popsicle festivities in one place, go over to Billy’s Popsicle Week page and get all heart eye emoji over those recipes! Now, moving on to these boozy pops.
I thought of about a million things I wanted to make for popsicle week, anywhere from boozy pops to ice cream bars to something that was crazy complicated and would take 3 different freezing times (you’re welcome for not posting that one!) to get it all done. Finally, once I brainstormed all of these ideas, I had my heart set on a s’mores popsicle. It would be so fun, right? A marshmallow like layer, with a chocolate layer and then dipped into some cracker crumbs? Done and done. Except it wasn’t. I wanted so hard for those popsicles to work, but after struggling with them all dang weekend, I just had to give up hope and move on (don’t worry, there’s still a s’mores dessert coming next week!). But, these popsicles ended up being so easy and quick to make, that I forgot all about those popsicle fails and remembered that boozy pops are most likely always the answer.
Of course, I’m still working my way through my mint plant and these popsicles were the perfect way to use up another bunch from the garden. Also, I struggled for a really long time trying to get the fruit out of a mango, but this helpful video from Heidi made the process so much easier. One last note, the booze in these makes them melt much faster, so if you are going to pop them out of the freezer, make sure you are eating them right away.
Some readers have asked about popsicle molds and I use the Prepworks from Progressive International PLP-1 Freezer Pop Maker. I’ve had great luck with it and no issues, so go for it!
Happy #popsicleweek!
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Mango Bourbon Smash Popsicles
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 -8 1x
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 banana (frozen)
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 2 mangoes (fruit cut from the skin)
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces bourbon
Instructions
- In a blender, blend together all of the ingredients until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until frozen solid.
Erica says
Mangoes and booze, sounds like something that would go over well with my friends haha. I love the color too, it’s so vibrant! These look delicious 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
Heck yes, they are so easy too! Thanks for stopping by Erica 🙂
Amber Harding says
Adding a touch or two or more of bourbon can never go wrong (in a meal) 🙂 And it tastes awesome!
The Frosted Vegan says
Never ever!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Well, you know I love these! Awesome photos, Abby. And popcorn week followed by popsicle week is just all sorts of awesome. I mean, who needs “meals”, when you can get have snacks and desserts.
The Frosted Vegan says
Right?! I’m all for apps and zerts forever and ever. Thanks love! xo
Julia says
Everything about these booze pops is calling to me – the tropical flavors, the refreshing mint, the fact that they’re naturally sweetened…le sigh…I may just have to enjoy my cocktails in popsicle form from now on 😉 Mouth…watering!!
The Frosted Vegan says
Heck yeah guuurl!!
Tessa | Salted Plains says
These are some beautiful pops, Abby! You are so right, you can’t go wrong with boozy popsicles. Love that there is bourbon in these!
The Frosted Vegan says
Well thank you Tessa! I was nervous they would turn a weird color with the mint in there, but they turned out great 🙂
Jen says
These popsicles are gorgeous! Love the mango and bourbon combo. I’ll take any excuse to slip booze into my treats!
The Frosted Vegan says
Agreed! Enjoy Jen 🙂
Nicole says
I’m sorry about your s’mores pops, but hey, these sound incredible! Like a summer cocktail in popsicle form and I’m totally into it.
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you Nicole! I really wanted those pops to work, but these were a good substitution 🙂
juliajolliff says
These are great boozy popsicles! I love the mango–my favorite fruit in summer treats!
tworedbowls says
Oh my gosh, these!!! Boo for your s’mores pops 🙁 but I have to say that I am in love with the sound of these. I can just imagine the perfect texture from the mango and the bourbon to keep the iciness at bay. So amazing, Abby!
The Frosted Vegan says
Ah thank you dearest! I have to say, I’m in LOVE with your honeymoon pictures, ahh! Can we just get together and share in all the wedding festivities going on in both of our lives?!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
Popsicles with booze in them are my new favorite treat to make! Being both a mango and bourbon fan you can imagine how excited I am to make these!
The Frosted Vegan says
Yes yes!!
Melissa King says
Although my husband was pretty psyched about my popsicles for popsicle week, I’m pretty sure he would’ve gone nuts for these! Wow! What a flavor combo!
The Frosted Vegan says
Who doesn’t like a good boozy pop?!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
girl! this sounds amazing! Love the mango and bourbon combo! Totally need to make these, I have ALL the ingredients already!
The Frosted Vegan says
Do it! They are so easy and good! 🙂
meganpence says
Amazing!!!
The Frosted Vegan says
That’s the perfect word to describe them 🙂
Jenny B @ Honey and Birch says
Bourbon and popsicles are meant to be!! Can’t wait to try these!
The Frosted Vegan says
You got that right!
Lokness says
Perfect for summer! Love the banana, mango, mint and mostly the bourbon! Awesome!
The Frosted Vegan says
Always the bourbon, right? 🙂
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