I couldn’t let the summer slip away without one last popsicle recipe (I have another breakfast popsicle in the works, so no worries). I know it seems like every summer is like this, but I really felt like the summer went by in the blink of an eye. Between upcoming weddings, trips, and busy weekends, I felt like I took full advantage of summer, including eating as many popsicles as possible. I also wanted to buy one last watermelon before summer was over, resulting in a massive overload of juicy watermelon, so I knew the surplus would be perfect for boozy popsicles. Eating these reminded me of a wine slushie, which, if you haven’t had one, get yourself over to Christina’s recipe and make yourself a batch now!
I had an open bottle of hard cider from a trip over the summer, so it seemed like the logical step to use it for these watermelon sangria pops. I liked that the cider gave the bubbles a good sangria needs, but also the booziness sangria has as well. Also, it was a bonus when the popsicles separated in the freezer and created a bubbly top with the watermelon bottom! I had a specialty cider on hand for these, but feel free to use your favorite brand, my favorites include Crispin, Woodchuck, and Strongbow. Also, I chose to blend everything together for these popsicles, but if you want to keep the grapes whole/halves, feel free.
Can we agree that popsicles still need to happen into the fall and winter? Pops for all seasons!
Watermelon Sangria Popsicles
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups hard cider
- 1 1/2 cups green grapes
- 1/2 banana (optional, but I had one and it added a touch of creaminess)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until solid, at least 4 hours.
dessertfortwo says
I love these! i love the ombre! I love the cider (especially Crispin OMG), and I love the photos (esp #3!!) Yay for booze!
The Frosted Vegan says
Love love love! Thanks love! : )
cookienameddesire says
Love this so much! And I agree, popsicles year-round!
The Frosted Vegan says
All the popsicles, all the time!!
hippymomelizabeth says
Im glad you found a watermelon recipe…This looks delish.
The Frosted Vegan says
Me too, it was taking over my fridge!
I Wilkerson says
I should have bought popsicle molds first thing this summer. What was I thinking…
The Frosted Vegan says
It’s probably my most used kitchen tool in the summer! 🙂
Erika says
Oh wow! This look amazing.. such beautiful colors.
The Frosted Vegan says
Thanks Erika! 🙂
Julia says
Hard cider in my pop? I’m so on board!! Love the watermelon and cider combo. Sounds so fresco and tasty!!
The Frosted Vegan says
Agreed! I was secretly pumped when I discovered they froze up perfectly, boozy pops for the win!! : )
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says
Oh wow! I need these! Booze and fruit are always such a great combination. Such easy ingredients too…really great recipe! Pinning it 🙂 and will make it this weekend. Wait no… It’s only Tuesday and I don’t want to wait that long. This calls for a grocery run today!
The Frosted Vegan says
Yay! Let me know if you make them! : )
Amanda says
These sounds great! And I agree we need pops for all seasons. Are you planning an autumn inspired recipe? 😉 Thanks for sharing! 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
Yes! I’m not sure what yet, but there will be an autumn popsicle recipe : )
Amanda says
Awesome! 🙂
Beauty Follower says
They look so pretty and yummy 🙂
Chi says
This popsicle recipe sounds so refreshing! I’ve never had watermelon sangria before, but the flavor profile sounds great.
I work for a foodtech company called Chicory and we would love to have you as a recipe partner. Are you interested?