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How to Make Wine Popsicles

Name: How to Make Wine Popsicles
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 250 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups juice of choice; ¾ cup wine of choice (, I used a sauvignon blanc); 1-2 tablespoons sugar (, optional for added sweetness); Fruit cut for décor to add into molds

By Sophia DeSantis, Reviewed by Anjali Shah on September 7, 2026

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These wine popsicles combine a childhood favorite and an adult guilty pleasure into a refreshing frozen treat. I make them with wine, fresh fruit juice, and colorful fruit. They are lightly sweet, easy to customize, and only take 10 minutes to prepare before I leave the rest up to the freezer.

White platter with orange yellow and pink popsicles on it surrounded by berries

Wine popsicles are a simple frozen dessert that combines wine, fruit juice, and fresh fruit for a fun adult treat. Similar to boozy popsicles in a lot of ways, these popsicles do not need any hard liquor and are a lighter, sweeter dessert. Instead of making cocktails for your next summer brunch, why not host it outside and enjoy these popsicles poolside.

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👩🏽‍🍳 Why I Love This Recipe

🍽 Serving Suggestions

🧊 Storing And ♨️ Reheating

❓Recipe FAQs

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I started making this recipe when it was getting exceedingly hot and not even my frozen wine slushies could stay cool for very long. I love the idea of enjoying a cocktail in the pool, but the thought of breaking glass where my kids swim terrifies me. Then I noticed how often my kids eat popsicles in the pool, and I knew what had to be done. The first time I made this and served it to my friends, they were beyond excited.

👩🏽‍🍳 Why I Love This Recipe

There’s something so refreshing about these wine popsicles on a warm afternoon. Fresh fruit adds natural sweetness and stunning color, juice keeps the popsicles light and fun, and the wine adds a grown-up twist. I love a chilled glass of wine, but on a hot day it is easy to chug the drink without really enjoying it. These popsicles allow me to slow down and take my time.

Finding the right balance between the ingredients is what makes this recipe work so well. I whisk the wine and juice together first, taste the mixture before adding any optional sweetener, then fill the molds with fresh fruit before pouring in the liquid. After several hours in the freezer, the popsicles are firm enough to enjoy.

A few years ago we had a girls’ weekend away, and everyone laughed when they saw me pull out my popsicle molds. But I had a plan. The next night I planned a pamper evening, complete with face masks and pedicures. What they did not know was that it was a pamper and popsicles evening. We all made our own creations, and froze them until they were ready for the next evening. Once they were solid, we got all dressed up and ate our popsicles out on the decking overlooking the ocean. I really recommend making these popsicles part of your summer entertaining.

🥘 Ingredients

This is what I use to create deliciously fruity wine popsicles:

Bowls of fruit, wine and lemon juice on a wooden surface next to a towel

Wine: I usually reach for a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, but almost any wine you enjoy drinking will work here.

Juice: This creates the majority of the frozen base and helps the popsicles freeze properly. Whenever possible, I love using fresh homemade varieties like strawberry juice.

Fresh fruit: I add chopped berries, peaches, pineapple, mango, citrus slices, or raspberries for an aesthetic look and bursts of fresh fruit throughout each bite.

Optional sweetener: Depending on the sweetness of the juice and wine, I sometimes stir in a little sugar before filling the molds. You could also use strawberry simple syrup, or any homemade fruit syrup.

🔪 How To Make

When it comes to how to make wine popsicles, the hardest part is waiting for them to freeze. This is how I do it:

Add ingredients to molds: I stir the wine, juice, and optional sugar together until everything is completely combined. Then I add the fruit to the molds before pouring in the liquid mixture.

Hand pouring juice into a popsicle mold with a glass jar

Freeze: After placing the lids and sticks on the molds, I freeze the popsicles for at least 4-6 hours, or until completely firm.

Top view of a popsicle mold with juice inside the compartments

Enjoy: When I am ready to serve, I remove the popsicles from the molds and eat immediately.

Hand taking a popsicle from a pile of them on white platter

💭 Expert Tips

My #1 Secret Tip for this wine popsicle recipe is to stick to a ratio of about 2 parts juice to 1 part wine. Wine contains alcohol, which does not freeze solid, so this balance creates popsicles that freeze properly while still delivering plenty of wine flavor.

Other Tips To Keep In Mind:

Taste first: Every wine and juice combination is different, so I always taste the mixture before filling the molds. If it needs a little more sweetness, I stir in the sugar before freezing.
Choose ripe fruit: Fresh ripe fruit adds the best flavor and creates the prettiest presentation. Smaller pieces also make the popsicles easier to enjoy straight from the mold.
Leave space: I stop filling each mold just below the rim since the liquid expands slightly as it freezes. This helps keep the lids in place and prevents overflow.
Freeze overnight: Although these popsicles are usually ready after 4-6 hours, I like freezing them overnight whenever possible for the firmest texture.
Release gently: If the popsicles do not slide out easily, I run the outside of the mold under cold water for a few seconds. This helps them release cleanly without melting the edges.

📖 Variations

There are endless ways and combinations when it comes to making wine popsicles. These are 3 of my favorites:

Sangria popsicles: I combine a fruity red wine with orange juice, then add diced orange, strawberries, apples, and a few blueberries to the molds. These remind me of holidays in Spain.

Peach Bellini: This is perfect for brunch or summer celebrations. I blend a large ripe peach with chilled prosecco until smooth, then taste and add 1 teaspoon of peach simple syrup if needed. I like adding more peach slices to the mold, but if you want it smoother, you can strain the liquid and add some smooth peach juice.

Lychee rose: When the occasion calls for something a little more elegant, this is the flavor I make. I combine lychee juice with sauvignon blanc or dry rose, then stir in 1 teaspoon of food-grade ground dried rose petals for a delicate floral note. A few chopped pieces of lychee work well too.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

I recommend serving these wine popsicles straight from the freezer after a healthy al fresco lunch of grilled veggie kabobs and vegan jalapeno poppers. Feel free to include a breakfast fruit salad or fruit skewers to keep the fruity fun going.

The last time I made these popsicles, I also made a huge jug of sparkling water, which I flavored with blackberry simple syrup. We had a light lunch of homemade vegan sushi and some crispy baked kale chips. The popsicles were a great and light way for my husband and me to wind down the afternoon.

🧊 Storing And ♨️ Reheating

Refrigeration: These popsicles cannot be refrigerated as they melt.

Freezing: I keep the popsicles in their molds, and they taste best when eaten within 2 months.

Reheating: There is no need to reheat these popsicles.

❓Recipe FAQs

Can I use frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit?

Yes. Frozen fruit works really well, especially berries and mango. I usually add it straight to the molds without thawing so the fruit keeps its shape and does not release excess mold into the liquid.

Why are my fruit pieces sinking or floating to the top of the molds?

Lighter fruit naturally rises to the top while the popsicles freeze, while heavier fruits sink to the bottom. To avoid this, I like partially freezing the juice and wine mixture for 30-45 minutes first, then gently stirring in the fruit before returning the molds to the freezer. This helps suspend the fruit more evenly throughout each popsicle.

Can I make these popsicles with champagne or sparkling wine?

Yes! Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and other sparkling wines all work well in this recipe, although the bubbles will disappear once the mixture is stirred and frozen. Since carbon escapes quickly, it will not make the finished popsicles lighter or noticeably change their texture. I still recommend keeping the 2 parts juice to 1 part alcohol ratio. They should not require longer freezing time, depending on the alcohol content.

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