Summertime is a perfect time to turn your favorite cocktails into ‘poptails’ or boozy popsicles. This classic is tasty and refreshing: Jack and Mexican Coke Popsicles. With a little trick your popsicles will turn out perfectly every time!
I must admit 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.
Some of my all-time fave’s have been the Zooquila Fresca (a Paloma on a stick inspired by a local fundraiser at the Denver Zoo), Costa Rican Watermelon Mojito popsicles and Guava-Lime Mojito popsicles. If you are a wine drinker the Summer White Wine Fruit popsicles are frozen sangria that are so refreshing! Jack and Mexican Coke popsicles seemed an obvious choice to make!
One of the most popular popsicles on Boulder Locavore are Root Beer Float popsicles. Who doesn’t love a root beer float especially in the summer? Just as easy to make as the float, the popsicles only have two ingredients, root beer and vanilla ice cream. Readers have loved them.
One of the most popular popsicles on Boulder Locavore are Root Beer Float popsicles. Who doesn’t love a root beer float especially in the summer? Just as easy to make as the float, the popsicles only have two ingredients, root beer and vanilla ice cream. Readers have loved them. It seemed time to share another 2-ingredient winner for adults only this time!
Today’s Jack and Mexican Coke Popsicles are another easy-peasy popsicle that is a boozy familiar. There is something direct and straightforward about Jack and Coke. It’s doesn’t mince words, it just delivers. I’m a personal fan of Mexican Coke due to the natural cane sugar used and the nostalgia of drinking from the bottle 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. Most grocery and chain stores carry it (a friend buys cases at Home Depot of all places) and is identified by the word ‘Hecho en Mexico’ on the bottle. As easy as pouring the classic cocktail, the ingredients are poured into the popsicle molds and in a few hours you’ll be eating your cocktail!
Jack and Mexican Coke Popsicles
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!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
Now I’m ready for the weekend! These look so refreshing. What a great party recipe 🙂
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
These sound delicious! Jack and coke is super popular down here in the south, so I know this will be a hit at our next backyard bash.
Melissa Pezza says
This is one of the best adult popsicles I’ve seen a while. I can’t wait to try these!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That sounds absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to make these for our next cookout!
Jo-Lynne Shane says
I loooove Mexican Coke! I have kicked my daily Coke habit, but I will splurge on one of these every once in a while. I never thought to make a boozy popsicle though. Brilliant!
Pam says
How fun! I love the idea of boozy popsicles for adults.
Debra says
I usually order a Jack and Coke when I’m out. So this is totally a popsicle I could get in to! Why shouldn’t parents get to have an iced treat for themselves too!
Toni Dash says
Exactly! I will say I love a ‘poptail’ too. It’s a fun, refreshing way to enjoy a cocktail in the summer.
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
I never knew about Mexican Coke – I can’t wait to make these – we’re huge Jack Daniel’s fans here 🙂
Toni Dash says
I feel so honored to have spilled the beans on ‘MexiCoke’ for you! We would find it at Mexican restaurants periodically and it was the one soft drink I’d allow my kids as a treat when we were out. Now I’ve heard people buy cases at Home Depot as well as grocery stores. Love the vintage bottles.
Catherine S says
These sound great. They will be perfect for my next girls day.
Toni Dash says
Won’t that be fun!
Liz Mays says
What a fun idea for a party. This combo never fails, even when it’s frozen!
Toni Dash says
Agree completely Liz!
Cinny says
That sounds so good. I’ve never thought of making them like that before.
Christie says
Wow, this is a classy way to enjoy an adult beverage this summer! Right up my husband’s alley, these look uber good
Val says
I am a huge fan of both ingredients so these sound amazing. I am going to have to make them soon!
Marcie W. says
This would be great to make for my husband and his buds before a guys night. This combo used to be one of my go to drinks back in my heyday.
Candy O says
I love that you are using Mexican coke!! It totally tastes better in MEX than in the states. 🙂 Great recipe!
Veronica says
That is definitely for grown ups. Looks like fun to munch on
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
I only know you through your delicious blog and yet you’ve uncovered the way to my heart with these popsicles!! They look DELICIOUS!!
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says
These would be great to enjoy for an adult pool party. My husband is a big Jack fan!
Crystal says
I didn’t know it would freeze. I could definitely see those being very popular with adults during a summer BBQ.
Toni Dash says
The amount of alcohol is important for freezing; too much and it won’t fully freeze. One half ounce per ‘poptail’ both allows freezing and is a good ratio with the Mexican Coke for the cocktail flavor and strength!
Ora Lee Gurr says
Jack and (Mexican) Coke with the fizz flattened sounds like a delightful recipe for a grownup frozen treat. How fun to sit in the shade and read a book with a cool popsicle to keep the heat down.
Raijean says
You have now peaked my interest. 2 of my favorite things in a popsicle, I love it!
Ann Bacciaglia says
These are a fantastic idea. I am going to make some of these for my pool party this weekend.
Rosey says
Pretty sure my son would get a kick out of this one. My grown son, not my baby. 😉
Camesha | Mama Motivator says
This sounds like something I’d like to try. It’s a new one, for sure! These would be very popular at a cookout! lol
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
Ok, now that is a fun summer idea! I love Jack and Coke, would never have thought of a frozen treat version!
Tracey says
What a fun popsicle! This is so up my alley and perfect for summer.
Tracy says
Does it have to be Mexican Coke or can I just use regular coke?
Toni Dash says
You can use regular Coke! They taste a bit different but not enough that you shouldn’t make them with the Coke you have on hand!
RedBandit says
does this really work? Alcohol doesn’t freeze
Toni Dash says
It does. The popsicles in the photos are the recipe as written. It’s the proportion of alcohol in the mixture that makes the difference. If there is too much they will not freeze. There are many boozy popsicles on BoulderLocavore.com and all freeze!
lynnknits says
This sounds delish! I will definitely be making som “poptails” as one commenter calls them. I have one question. Why does the Coke need to be flat?
Toni Dash says
It’s structural. The effervescence (bubbles) in the Coke will cause the popsicles to not freeze as well. If it’s flat, the flavor is still there and the popsicles will freeze more firmly. I’ve found this works particularly well when adding liquor to popsciles since alcohol doesn’t freeze in the same way (too much and the popsicles don’t freeze at all). Allowing the Coke to be flat first makes the popsicles as you see them in the photos! (I hope that wasn’t chemistry TMI!)
lyknnits says
Thank you. I can’t wait to try them out.