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    Home » Recipes » Popsicles » Jack and {Mexican} Coke Popsicles

    LAST UPDATED: May 26, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: June 14, 2019 By Toni Dash 74 Comments

    Jack and {Mexican} Coke Popsicles

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    Jack and Mexican Coke cocktail popsicles

    Jack and Coke is a favorite cocktail and now it will be your favorite boozy popsicle too! A few pro tricks make these turn out perfect every time. 

    jack and coke popsicles title

    As much as I love a refreshing, well-flavored cocktail during summer’s dog days, I love it more in frozen form.

    There is nothing quite like ending a day of outings or driving to and fro by pulling out an icy popsicle of my favorite cocktail.

    Jack and Coke makes a perfect thirst-quenching boozy popsicle. With a few inside tips, you’ll be loving them all summer long!

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    • Jack and Coke Popsicles
    • Ingredients in Jack and Coke Popsicles
    • Why Mexican Coke?
    • Where to Buy Mexican Coke
    • Pro Tip: Let the Coke Go Flat
    • How to Make Jack and Mexican Coke Popsicles – Step by Step
    • PRO TIP: How to Keep Popsicle Sticks in Place when Freezing Popsicles
    • How to Release Popsicles from the Mold
    • Suggested Supplies
    • More Boozy Popsicles You’ll Love:
    • Recipe

    Jack and Coke Popsicles

    Jack and Coke Popsicles are an easy-peasy popsicle that is a boozy familiar.

    Just two ingredients and you have your favorite cocktail frozen and waiting.

    There is something direct and straightforward about Jack and Coke.

    It’s doesn’t mince words, it just delivers.

    These popsicles do the same. With one twist; they use Mexican Coke.

    Jack Daniels Whiskey for Jack and Mexican Coke Popsicles

    Ingredients in Jack and Coke Popsicles

    You guessed it:

    • Jack Daniels Whiskey
    • Mexican Coke

    Why Mexican Coke?

    I’m a personal fan of Mexican Coke due to the natural cane sugar used.

    When drinks are frozen their flavor isn’t as strong.

    My finding is Mexican Coke delivers that true, sweet coke flavor making this an irresistible cocktail popsicle.

    The nostalgia of drinking from the glass bottle also can’t be beat.

    Mexican Coke has a cult following and has been growing in popularity over the past few years making it more widely available for purchase.

    Where to Buy Mexican Coke

    Most grocery and chain stores carry it (a friend buys cases at Home Depot of all places) as well as on Amazon.com.

    You can identify Mexican Coke by the word ‘Hecho en Mexico’ (translated to ‘made in Mexico’) on the bottle.

    Mexican Coke or MexiCoke identifying mark

    Pro Tip: Let the Coke Go Flat

    When making popsicles (boozy or not) with carbonated drinks, let the drink go flat before adding it to the popsicle mixture.

    The air in the carbonated drink makes the popsicles less dense so they do not freeze as well.

    If all the carbonation is released before using, the flavor is the same and the popsicles freeze more compactly.

    This is especially beneficial when liquor is added since it makes popsicles freeze less firmly (see below).

    THE TRICK TO MAKING COCKTAIL POPSICLES

    With boozy popsicles, more isn’t better when it comes to the liquor.

    Alcohol does not freeze in the same way other water-based liquids do!

    To ensure solid freezing of boozy popsicles, the percentage of liquor is smaller.

    In this Jack and Coke popsicle recipe the correct amount of Jack Daniels liquor is added to each popsicle cavity then the Mexican Coke is added to ensure the correct ratio for optimum freezing.

    If you decide you want to bump up the percentage of liquor to be higher, you’ll find a slushy result when releasing the popsicles from their mold!

    Trust me, the popsicles still get the cocktail job done. And if needed, eat two!

    Mexican Coke for Jack and Mexican Coke Popsicles

    How to Make Jack and Mexican Coke Popsicles – Step by Step

    • Using a 2.5 ounce/cavity popsicle mold, pour 1/2 ounce of Jack Daniels into each mold. 
    • Pour 2 ounces of the flattened Mexican Coke into each mold. Stir to combine.
    • Place the lid on the popsicle mold.
    • Insert the popsicle sticks (see my pro tip below to keep the sticks in place).
    • Freeze for several hours or overnight until firm.

    PRO TIP: How to Keep Popsicle Sticks in Place when Freezing Popsicles

    Though there are designated slots for the popsicle sticks on a popsicle mold they do not always secure the sticks while freezing.

    Popsicle sticks can vary slightly in thickness which can cause some to drop into the mold all the way.

    This simple trick will help keep the sticks upright and in place while freezing.

    popsicle process photos (how to get popsicle sticks to stay in place) collage
    This instructional collage from BLUE LAGOON COCKTAIL POPSICLES. There are no Swedish Fish in Jack and Mexican Coke Popsicles!
    1. Fill the popsicle mold and place the mold lid on.
    2. Place a sheet of heavy foil over the top of the mold.
    3. Run a finger over the area of the mold lid where the popsicle stick slots are to identify their location. Use a knife to pierce through the foil to the slot.
    4. Insert the popsicle sticks. 

    Place in the freezer until solid.

    How to Release Popsicles from the Mold

    Run exterior of the molds (not the top; the plastic cavities) under hot water for a few seconds to release the popsicles.

    Especially with liquor popsicles, too much hot water and they melt faster.

    Not enough and they can be hard to pull from the molds.

    Suggested Supplies

    The popsicle mold used for this Jack and Coke Popsicles recipe is probably my favorite. It’s the perfect size and has a great vintage vibe.

    It’s the perfect size for many popsicle recipes!

    These are all the items I use when making these popsicles:

    • OXO Small Angled Measuring Cup (2-ounces)
    • Funnel (helps when pouring into the popsicle mold)
    • 10 cavity 2.5 ounce/popsicle Popsicle Mold (this is the one I used here). This one looks interesting too.
    • Wooden Popsicle Sticks (a supply of sticks come with the mold too)
    • Heavy Foil
    • Paring Knife
    Jack Daniels and Mexican Coke Popsicles

    More Boozy Popsicles You’ll Love:

    • Tequila Fresca Popsicles
    • Drunken Monkey Coconut Banana Popsicles
    • Guava-Lime Mojito Popsicles
    • Costa Rican Watermelon Mojito Popsicles

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    Jack Daniels and Mexican Coke Popsicles - BoulderLocavore.com

    Jack and Mexican Coke Popsicles

    Your favorite cocktail has been transformed into refreshing popsicle.  They are very easy to make and take the heat out of the most brutal summer day.
    5 from 33 votes
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    Course: Cocktail, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 4 hours
    Servings: 10 – 2 1/2 ounce popsicles
    Calories: 58kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 5 fluid ounces Jack Daniels Whiskey
    • 20 fluid ounces Mexican Coke , flattened (pour into a bowl and allow to sit until no more carbonation is present; about 1 hour)
    • Popscile Mold
    • Wooden Popsicles Sticks

    Instructions

    • Pour 1/2 ounce of Jack Daniels into each popsicle mold. Pour 2 ounces of the flattened Coke into the mold; stir with an extra popsicle stick.
    • Cover and insert wooden sticks. Tip: applying a layer of foil over the top of the mold or lid of the mold allows placement of wooden sticks and they will not float out of the mold.
    • Freeze for several hours or overnight. Run hot water for a few seconds on the outside of the mold to release pops!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. sharon garofalow says

      October 21, 2019 at 9:25 am

      Mexican Coke is the BEST! I wouldn’t have thought to let it go flat first! Def bookmarking your site. I want to make all your popsicles.!

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    2. Kay says

      July 21, 2019 at 7:28 pm

      Looks pretty good. What about rum and coke popsicles

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      • Toni Dash says

        July 21, 2019 at 7:58 pm

        I would swap the rum for Jack Daniels and follow the recipe as written.

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    3. Suzy says

      June 16, 2019 at 6:17 pm

      5 stars
      Such a genius idea for summer and the flavor is so good!!

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