Summertime from the adult’s perspective can be a bit bleak. As the sun shines through the window, the weather beckons us to come outside and play. Unfortunately we are stuck inside an air-conditioned office, sitting at our desks being “responsible,” longing for the days when we were carefree kids with two months of sleeping in, summer camps, and playing with our friends. Adulthood can be cruel, can it not? It’s probably why I had to create a recipe us adults could stand behind and be proud of: Bloody Mary Popsicles!
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Though this is no reason to be to depressed. As we have grown to understand, we always have the capability of controlling our own happiness. And right now, happiness is coming in the form of a popsicle filled with alcohol. How age and weather appropriate indeed! The thought then hit me the other day, “What would happen if I put my favorite adult beverage into popsicle form??” You know what I found? Heaven, that’s what. Make these Bloody Mary popsicles tonight!
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These adult Bloody Mary popsicles are a dream for the perfect brunch-inspired frozen treat.
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- 1 1/2 c. Bloody Mary mix
- 1/3 c. vodka
- 6 thin lime slices
- 6 celery sticks, 3″ long
- 6 popsicle sticks
- Margarita salt (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Bloody Mary mix and vodka in a cocktail shaker. Shake well.
- Pour into popsicle holders. Do not fill up all of the way–leave about 1/2″ to the top.
- Place lime slice in the middle of each popsicle.
- Freeze for 20 minutes or until it begins the process of setting. Place celery and popsicle stick in the middle.
- Freeze for another 90 minutes or until set.
- Run under warm water for 1-2 minutes until popsicles easily come out. Dust with margarita salt.
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So while the days of summer are filled with popsicle-stained faces running around the park, make your own adult version of this summertime classic. A Bloody Mary popsicle is just what every adult needs to feel like they are being transported back to the days of carefree living.
emmycooks
July 26, 2012 at 12:33 amI took these to brunch at a friend’s house this weekend and they were awesome! Delicious and so freakin’ cute.
Cara
July 27, 2012 at 6:25 amCan I just say how HAPPY this makes me??? I am so glad to hear that you liked them! xo
Heather
July 25, 2012 at 6:07 pmSo cool Cara! I know a few peeps that will totally flip over these at a Sunday Brunch!
Cara
July 27, 2012 at 6:28 amLike ME! 😉 Invite me over, will ya?
It's Carmen
July 24, 2012 at 8:18 amHonestly, I’m a tad scared to try this. At the same time, I’m very very intrigued.
❀ It’s Carmen
Gretchen without Gluten
July 19, 2012 at 11:59 amOh this absolutely settles it! I have to get some Popsicle forms for the freezer! This is fun and brilliant and a bit wicked all in one go… 🙂
glutenfreehappytummy
July 16, 2012 at 6:01 pmwhat delicious popsicles! i definitely love cocktail popsicles:) they’re just more fun!
Linda Evans
July 16, 2012 at 6:52 amLove this idea! I can’t wait to invite friends over for brunch and make these.
Richa@HobbyandMore
July 14, 2012 at 7:24 pmi love your brain! keep making this into that..:) i cant wait to make hubbs fave cocktail popsicle..:) i think its a cool idea to also limit the amount of alcohol consumption;)
Cara
July 14, 2012 at 9:46 pmJust enough to whet the whistle 🙂 Oh, and my brain loves you Richa. xo
Richa@HobbyandMore
July 15, 2012 at 11:22 amtotally dreaming up some extra minty mojitos!
naturalnoshing
July 14, 2012 at 5:39 pmOh Cara, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways! These popsicles are too fun!
Cara
July 14, 2012 at 9:35 pmNot as much I love you, I’m most positive… xo
frugalfeeding
July 14, 2012 at 12:10 pmNow that’s a f*cking amazing idea, sorry to swear, it’s so uncouth… I LOVE these, Cara.
Cara
July 14, 2012 at 9:37 pmNext time, please do not bleep out all of the letters! If you are going to curse, do it correctly 🙂 ha
frugalfeeding
July 15, 2012 at 5:25 amBut, but, that would be even more rude!
jess
July 14, 2012 at 11:36 amthese look super fun! i’m more of a caesar gal than a bloody mary gal, but i think those are pretty canadian. in any event, they’re not vegan so i haven’t had a ‘true’ caesar in years and it’s been months since having even a veganized boozy one at that! hahaha. i’m with you & shira on the tonic slushies though! talk about thirst quenching 😉
Cara
July 14, 2012 at 9:47 pmI’ve never heard of a Caesar–looking it up now 😉 Bummer that you cannot partake in one of these pops…at least for several more months! CONGRATS girl!! How exciting–so happy for you 🙂
Lilly Sue
July 13, 2012 at 4:24 pmWhat a great idea! I love Bloody Mary’s as well 😀 And I would have to agree…I feel healthy drinking them…weird lol
Cara
July 14, 2012 at 9:48 pmhaha. We are 2 weirdos 🙂
Gabby @ the veggie nook
July 13, 2012 at 2:35 pmSo great! I am a huuuge fan of bloody mary’s! This post made me thing of all the other booze varieties that would be good in popsicle form. I’m thinking sangria 🙂 I wish I had popsicle molds so I could attempt this!
Cara
July 14, 2012 at 9:50 pmI was thinking about a sangria as well. Maybe now I will have to attempt it… xo 🙂
Gabby @ the veggie nook
July 15, 2012 at 7:21 amOh I am pumped for the results of this experiment 🙂
courtneyraejones
July 13, 2012 at 2:18 pmHow cool! What a neat flavour combination! 🙂 Yum!
Cara
July 14, 2012 at 9:51 pmI never thought eating alcohol could be so much fun 😉
Julie Hansen Intuitive
July 13, 2012 at 1:49 pmThey look perfect for summer and your photography is absolutely gorgeous!-Julie
Cara
July 14, 2012 at 9:53 pmJulie, what an incredibly sweet thing to say–thank you so much for this comment! xo
Eileen
July 13, 2012 at 10:53 amI love bloody marys, and these sound perfect for beating the heat! Brunch popsicles, perhaps? 🙂
Cara
July 14, 2012 at 9:53 pmEeeeeee! I am loving the idea of brunch popsicles, Eileen!
Michelle Collins (@MichellePC)
July 13, 2012 at 10:48 amI just Pinned these. They look fantastic!
Cara
July 14, 2012 at 9:54 pmSo glad you like them, Michelle! xo
Little Sis
July 13, 2012 at 9:50 amI just got push-up popsicle molds and am now envisioning a push-up cocktail. THAT does sound heavenly. Thanks for sharing! And I’m with you bloody mary’s are the bomb.
Cara
July 13, 2012 at 9:52 amOhmygosh, a push-up cocktail! LOVE LOVE LOVE. Searching to buy one now…
Karista
July 13, 2012 at 8:51 amHahaha! I love this! Could you make me a gin and tonic Popsicle? Truly, this is brilliant and a great idea for our hot summer. Happy weekend to ya!
Shira
July 13, 2012 at 9:29 amHook me up on the gin and tonic version! My favorite summer cocktail…love it!
Cara
July 13, 2012 at 9:53 amI think my brain is working on overdrive now. I have THE perfect idea. We will see if it works… xo
Karista
July 13, 2012 at 9:55 amHaha! My fave summer cocktail too Shira! In the winter I opt for a whiskey sour. 🙂
Shira
July 13, 2012 at 10:00 amCan’t say I don’t appreciate your taste Karista! Love me a good Whiskey Sour too!
Karista
July 13, 2012 at 10:06 amLOL! Thanks Shira!
Cara
July 13, 2012 at 9:53 amEveryone’s favorite type of booze is coming out–I love it! ha. Working on a freezy gin and tonic just for you 🙂
Karista
July 13, 2012 at 9:55 amWhoo Hoo!!
Baker Bettie
July 13, 2012 at 9:59 amI wonder how much alcohol to other stuff ratio you need to have to make it freeze?
Brooke (Crackers on the Couch)
July 13, 2012 at 8:31 amThese are awesome! But why use a stick when you could just use celery?
Cara
July 13, 2012 at 8:39 amBecause it wasn’t as sturdy as I had hoped :/
Brooke (Crackers on the Couch)
July 13, 2012 at 11:38 amAh… How does the salt effect the freezing?
Laurel
July 13, 2012 at 8:30 amBloody Marys? Too Too Tomato. I’m with Abby. Throw some Vodka (potato, of course) into a blender with some coconut cream, pineapple and lime and whatever doesn’t go directly down my gullet can go into my putative popsicle molds. They’re on my list of ‘Cara’s Toys I Do Not Own.’ No. They’re on the list of ‘Toys Cara PRETENDS to Own Just to Make Everyone Else Look Like a Freak.’ xoxoxoxoxoxoox
Cara
July 13, 2012 at 8:41 amOr is it “Toys Cara Owns Because SHE Is a Freak”???? haha
iatelunch
July 13, 2012 at 7:02 amI feel like Veruca Salt. I want it now!
Cara
July 13, 2012 at 8:42 amBut daddy, I want an Oompa Loompa! haha. Sorry, that just brought me back to 5th grade when I was Veruca Salt in the school play 🙂 xo
Abby
July 13, 2012 at 7:02 amI’m not into Bloody Maries (Marys?) but if you can devise a vodka popsicle, I’m there!
Cara
July 13, 2012 at 8:43 amVodka popsicle recipe: Pour vodka into popsicle mold. Freeze. Lick. Giggle. A lot. xo
Baker Bettie
July 13, 2012 at 6:59 amYou. Are. A. Genius! Pretty sure I now need some popsickle molds. NEED!
Cara
July 13, 2012 at 8:47 amLush? Yes. Genius? Debatable. ha. xo
Baker Bettie
July 13, 2012 at 9:39 amYou should come over with those popsicles and we’ll feast on that and my recent boozy ice cream post. If we do it together, being a lush isn’t as big of a deal. Right?
Cara
July 13, 2012 at 9:51 amI’m sorry, I couldn’t finish reading your comment because I already left for your house 🙂