paloma popsicles
POPSICLES! Sorry, I had to get that out. You see, I’ve been pretty pumped to share these pops with you for a while now.
Ever since Billy invited me to make them, that is. Why did I have to be invited to make popsicles? I didn’t. I was probably going to make them on my own at some point anyway. But now I have a reason to make them other than the fact that I love putting cocktails and yogurts and fizzy lifting drinks in molds and freezing them and then eating them that reason is called Popsicle Week. Or #popsicleweek, for all you hipster folk who put hashtags in everyday writing (and me. I guess I do that, too).
That’s right. Twenty-six bloggers including yours truly are sharing popsicle recipes this week because… well, really, do you need a reason for popsicles? Because it’s summer (YES IT STILL IS) and we all love popsicles. And if we don’t? Well, you can come back later this week because I will have a non-popsicle recipe to share with you then (or maybe not. I might just make popsicles from here on out. #jokes).
Anywho, let’s talk Paloma pops!
Have you ever had a Paloma? It’s a grapefruit soda-based tequila cocktail and it is AMAZING. It basically tastes like a grapefruit margarita, which basically tastes like a very citrus-y margarita, which basically tastes like the most unbelievably delicious margarita you’ve ever had in all your days. And this girl is picky about her margaritas (ain’t nobody got time for that frozen, out-of-the-bag business). And because I love popsicles as much as I love margaritas, bing-bang-boom, Paloma pops. To make a long story short.
Here’s the situation: There’s grapefruit juice in there mixed with lime juice and simple syrup, as well as tequila and a pinch of sea salt. You mix it all together, pour it into the popsicle molds, let it freeze for 12 hours (I know, torture) and in the morning, you have breakfast! No, I’m totally kidding. But at least now you’ve got snack time/dessert time/popsicle time planned for the day.
But if you really want to make these for breakfast and/or tequila isn’t your thing, you can replace the hooch with water or even club soda. Just saying. I want to make sure everyone can have these Paloma popsicles in their lives, because you guys, they’re so good. And because bing-bang-boom, it’s Popsicle Week.
Paloma Popsicles
A Girl Versus Dough original
Yields: 10 to 12 popsicles
Ingredients:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 1/2 cups grapefruit juice (from about 4 large grapefruit, if using fresh-squeezed juice)
1/2 cup lime juice
1/3 cup tequila
Pinch sea salt
Directions:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir sugar into water until dissolved into a simple syrup. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl or pitcher, combine grapefruit juice, lime juice, tequila and sea salt; add simple syrup and stir. Pour carefully into popsicle molds. Freeze 1 hour before inserting popsicle sticks into molds. Freeze 12 hours total before serving (less if you swap tequila for water or club soda).
Yay for pop week! I am psyched about all recipe I can use when summer hits in Aus!
Boozy pops? yes please, This must make it to every summer party I go this year.
Tequila frozen on a stick is totally ok for breakfast.. really… 🙂
TOTALLY digging these! What a fun recipe!!
I’ll have a dozen. thanks.
I say with the grapefruit juice, these are TOTALLY breakfast worthy. No doubt about it! Oh man I am SO excited for popsicle week! I need more sweet icy treat inspiration (always).
Oh my goodness, these sound fantastic! I already love grapefruit juice, but then you make it into popsicles and add tequila…heaven!
Popsicle week?? So fun!!
These are so amazing looking. I love your photos!
Popsicle week….this is gonna be bad [good bad!]
This popsicle week is going to be great, I love them!! These look fantastic, I don’t usually have alcohol, but I never say no to fancy cocktails… and if they’re in popsicle form, you bet I’ll want one! 🙂
Belinda — Yes! Keep this in mind for when summer comes your way — you’ll love it. 🙂
Erika — AMEN. You know I thought about it. 😉
Katrina — Thank you, dear!
Cindy — You got it, girl.
Joanne — Right? I mean it’s basically a frozen mimosa. 😉
Cookin Canuck — Thank you, Dara! 🙂
Tieghan — Oh thanks, friend! And hooray for Popsicle Week! 🙂
Steph — I hear you. My freezer is going to hate me (love me ;)).
Consuelo — This is totally a fancy cocktail! And you can always leave out the tequila and they’re still yummy. 🙂 Thanks, girl!
Where has paloma been all my life? Also, it’s officially an emergency: I NEED a popsicle mold STAT!
I am so making these sans tequila. You know the whole preggo thing. Hahah! So light and refreshing. I love Popsicle Week already!
Gorgeous Stephanie! I definitely think I could have these for breakfast. Yep. And Popsicle week? What a brilliant idea. Can’t wait to see all the goodness.
Erin — You definitely do! 😉 Thanks, dear!
Stefanie — Good thing these are still tasty without the tequila so all the mamas-to-be can have them, too! 🙂
Maria — Thank you, dear!
You know I would eat like 5 of these for breakfast.
Oh, so pretty! Love that bright hit of citrus (and the tequila, of course! ;))
You are my hero….these are the best.popsicles.ever. I adore palomas and I adore popsicles, but never thought to put them together. Your photos are absolutely stunning!
I’m loving the bing-bang-booms! Haha.
Popsicle week sounds like a great idea and these look fabulous! I had no clue what a Paloma was until now. They really look delicious and your pictures are beautiful.
Yes it is still summer! Why do people always want the season to be over before its time? These sound super refreshing – perfect, since we have many hot days left.
The Paloma is hands down one of my favorite drinks of all time!! And you just made it EPIC!!! I heart you:)
Billy — WORD.
Laura — Thank you! The citrus is my favorite part (OK, and the tequila ;))
Kelli — Thanks, girl! 🙂
Sarah — Haha! I wrote this way too early. 🙂 And I’m pretty new to the Paloma bandwagon myself, but I LOVE them. Thanks!
Sarah — I know! I mean, I’m pretty excited for fall and all, but I feel like people are already giving up on summer. Say it ain’t so! *steps off soapbox* Anywho… thanks! 🙂
Lauren — Aw, I heart you right back, friend!
Confession: I’ve never had a Paloma. In fact, I’ve never had a “real” margarita either (I had some watered down thing from Chili’s, but I don’t think that counts). But I’m thinking I need to try both this popsicle and a Paloma margarita ASAP. Thanks for sharing. And these pictures are so stunning!
These pops are so pretty!
Jamie — Oooh girl, you need to get both in your life, stat! You’d love them. 🙂 Thanks!
Ileana — Thank you!
ummmm SO fabulous! Gorgeous photos!
Those are truly stunning photos! I need to make popsicles right now!!
What I want to know is how you kept your popsicles from bing-bang-melting all over the ding-dang place while you took your gawwwwgeous photos.
(I dare you NOT to reply to this comment.)
(That last part will only make sense in reference to your FB group question.)
POPSICLES! I had to get it out of my system too, coz this looks awesome! I adore a boozy pop.
Marie — Thank you, dearie!
Julie — Oh thank you, friend! And yes, get some pops in your life, stat! 🙂
Stephie — Swiftness and agility, my friend, swiftness and agility. And a prayer.
(Also I just spent a good 10 minutes wondering if I should respond to your comment or not… but I did because I felt the GUILT. So you win :))
Sarah — Haha, I’m glad I’m not the only one! Hooray for boozy pops!
Popsicle week!? This truly must be the best thing ever!
These are gorgeous! I am totally obsessed with that first photo–just love it. Can you believe that I’ve never had a Paloma? Ugh, I’m mad at myself now.
Need these in my life!
These look perfect! And I love the photo of the sliced fruit — I want it in a frame on my wall!
Genius! I love Palomas, too, but I don’t always have grapefruit juice on hand. Now I can just pull a popsicle out of the freezer and let happy hour commence!
I have never eaten a paloma but they sure look good. I see them at the grocery store all the time. I might have to grab a few so I can make this pop! xx. McKenna Lou
I love these pictures! And the popsicles sound delicious!
Ashley — One of my favorite weeks, ever! 🙂
Laura — Thanks, friend! And you definitely need to try a Paloma — they are the best.
Rachel — Aw, you’re so kind, thanks! 🙂
Anna — I know! Happy hour on a stick, right here 😉 Thanks, friend!
McKenna Lou — They are so good; you have to try one at least once! Thanks!
Melanie — Thanks so much!
I’ll probably leave the booze out so I can share with the kids, but considering they are flavored with grapefruit juice, I may not want to!
Jen — Ha! No shame either way. 🙂 Thanks!
Palomas are freaking GOOD!!! And I’m sure even better in popsicle form. I foresee a future of patio sitting and paloma popsicles. Yes yes.
Natasha — Aren’t they amazing?? I don’t know what I drank before they came into my life. 🙂 I like this patio/paloma situation — I’m gonna join you!
My favorite drink! In popsicle form!!! Yay!
DessertForTwo — I wish I’d known about Palomas sooner — they’re amazing! Thanks, dear 🙂
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Omg! My favorite drink in a Popsicle !!! Can I use squirt instead of grapefruit?
Jenny — I don’t know if that would end up with the same flavor profile, but it’s definitely worth a try!
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