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.
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!
Jump to:
- 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.
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.
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!
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.
- Fill the popsicle mold and place the mold lid on.
- Place a sheet of heavy foil over the top of the mold.
- 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.
- 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
More Boozy Popsicles You’ll Love:
- Tequila Fresca Popsicles
- Drunken Monkey Coconut Banana Popsicles
- Guava-Lime Mojito Popsicles
- Costa Rican Watermelon Mojito Popsicles
Recipe
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!
Emily says
Thanks for the tip about adding extra booze and having it go slushy. I would have totally done that!
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.
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!
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!
Tracey says
What a fun popsicle! This is so up my alley and perfect for summer.
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!
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
Rosey says
Pretty sure my son would get a kick out of this one. My grown son, not my baby. 😉
Ann Bacciaglia says
These are a fantastic idea. I am going to make some of these for my pool party this weekend.
Raijean says
You have now peaked my interest. 2 of my favorite things in a popsicle, I love it!