Some food bloggers would treat you to a sangria recipe to celebrate a warm spring weekend, but I think you deserve better than that. So instead of sharing an easyĀ sangria recipe with you guys today, I'm turningĀ it up a notch and sharing a sangria popsicle recipe with you today!
Like a handful of other recipes on Pink Recipe Box, this sangria popsicle recipe is one of those "can this really be called a recipe?" recipe. Basically, all you need to do is slice your favourite citrus fruit into small semi-circles, place them in popsicle molds and pour over some sangria. Freeze for a couple of hours then you're good to go! See what I mean about this not really being a recipe?
I actually used my favourite carton red wine sangria to make these popsicles because it's cheap and I love it so much. If you're looking for something more exotic or homemade, I've got loads of sangria recipes - caramel apple sangria,Ā fall sangria, rosĆ© sangria, sparkling summer sangria, strawberry rose sangriaĀ and very berry sangria. All of these would work wonderfully in popsicle form.
This is probably the only time you'll ever hear me say this, but you've got to go easy on the alcohol when making these popsicles. If you put too much in, your popsicles won't freeze and you'll just end up with very cold sangria. Equally, if your sangria ingredients include lots of fruit, you might not want to push them all into the popsicle molds, otherwise you'll end up with a frozen fruit cocktail with a splash of wine.
I used popsicle molds similar to these ones, but I got mine from IKEA. Amazon has some awesome choices when it comes to popsicle molds, including these awesome ice pop shaped popsicle molds, these super-cute star-shaped popsicle moldsĀ and these amazing tie-dye ice pop molds which are the coolest things I've seen all day.
I love red, white and rosƩ sangria equally - I really can't choose a favourite! Which type of sangria do you love most - red, white or rosƩ?
š Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups sangria
- 1 citrus fruit such as orange, tangerine, lemon or grapefruit
Instructions
- Cut off two thin slices from your citrus fruit and cut each slice in half horizontally.
- Place one fruit slice into each popsicle mold and pour over the sangria.
- Place the popsicles in the freezer for at least four hours to fully freeze and then enjoy!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg
The last time that I made popsicles at home was when I was about 6. I would always want just frozen apple juice popsicles because I was an odd kid. Now, I can totally hang with a SANGRIA popsicle!
Nicola Quinn
Haha! I've never even heard of something as basic as an apple juice popsicle before! Don't worry - these sangria popsicles definitely won't disappoint!
Krissy @ Pretty Wee Things
YUM! Totally want to make these for our next dinner party!
Nicola Quinn
I never even considered them for a dinner party! What a great idea, Krissy!
Joy @ Joy Love Food
What a fun idea! It is snowing here today, but I'd still happily have one of these popsicles. Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend?!
Nicola Quinn
Snowing? Wow! Hope you get a burst of spring weather soon, Joy! š
Jessy @ The Life Jolie
These are making me wish for summer! They look amazing. Would you mind if I linked to them on Friday (I post text links to things that I like each Friday). Either way, thanks for sharing, I'm definitely pinning this!
Nicola Quinn
They are definitely a summer treat. And I'd love for you to link to them on your blog, Jessy! I'll be sure to check them out š
Kristin
Oh my goodness!! Yes. please. These are perfect!! What a great way to be able to booze it up while keeping yourself cool in the summertime. Definitely keeping these for later. I can't wait to try it out!! Now when the ice cream man comes around we can enjoy an adult icy treat while the kids eat one, too!! I'd love for you to link this up for #ThurstyThursday today!
Nicola Quinn
What an excellent idea, Kristin! I'll be sure you check out your party next Thurs š
Erika
A sangria popsicle?! Yes please! Thank you for sharing in the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop! xx
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