I’m sure everyone has those things that reminds them of those hot summer days as a kid. For me, most of the time it’s seeing my boys out in front of the house playing catch with bright red faces, then coming back inside for a popsicle or an otter pop. Along with that, it can be something as simple as the smell of something or the taste of a certain food, especially fruit.
Can you guess where I’m going? Yup, these popsicles came about from an abundance or ripe peaches.
You can imagine how strong the scent of 10 peaches, sitting pretty in a fruit bowl, can overwhelm a small room. Of all fruits, nothing transports me back to those play-filled kid days like peaches. The days when I would ride my bike from one friends house to the next until someone could play with me. I was that kid.
And when I grew up, it seemed like fruit trees were much more common, so between ringing one doorbell to the next, you could always find something to pick. Often times it was peach tree with an overhanging branch that was begging me to lighten it’s load.
Who could resist such a sweet smelling invitation?! And apparently, I still can’t resist it. Wait until you make this popsicle (because, yes, I insist that you do), the peaches will permeate your kitchen as you make it. And when they are ready to eat, it’s like summer on a stick with an adult twist from the margarita mix-in of tequila and triple sec. Aside from the peaches, I threw in some watermelon, to thin out the mixture and some blackberries for a slight tart-like contrast to the sweetness. Lastly, if you want to make this kid-friendly, just omit the booze.
Peach and Blackberry Margarita Popsicle
By Published: July 22, 2014
- Yield: 16 Servings
I'm sure everyone has those things that reminds them of those hot summer days as a kid. For me, most of the time it's seeing my boys …
Ingredients
- 12 oz. watermelon (about half of a medium size watermelon)
- 1 lb. peaches, pitted (about 3 large peaches)
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 triple sec
- 6 oz. frozen blackberries
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except the blackberries in the blender and process until smooth. Fill popsicle wells 1/4 of the way up and sprinkle in crushed blackberries. Continue layering like that until wells are full . Insert popsicle stick and let freeze until solid.
- **NOTES**(1) If you have a good blender, you will not need to peel your peaches. (2) If your fruit is not at its peak and lacking some sweetness, add 1 tablespoon of agave syrup to the mixture until preferred sweetness is reached. (3) Use frozen blackberries as they are easier to crush and handle. (4) The recipe makes a total of 32 oz. The amount of popsicles it yields will vary on the mold used. The mold used in the photo yields sixteen 3oz popsicles. (4) If your popsicle mold does not have a top, cover the top with foil and outline each well with your fingers. Cut a tiny slit in the middle of each well and insert popsicle stick.
Aw, this is so great, Matt. Brings me back to playing catch in the front with my dad. And the fruit trees is a perfect tie-in. For me it was our huge, and I mean HUGE, plum tree in our backyard. There were constantly rotting plums on the ground. They were always getting stuck on our shoes or on our basketball when we dribbled. Such great memories!! + boozy popsicles…yes please 😉
Thanks Todd, love that getting plums all over your shoes and basketball is a great memory for you, cracked me up!
You have inspired me to put my booze on a stick. Thanks Matt!
Love that, thanks Sherri!
These popsicles make me glad that I don’t have any kidlets yet – no reason to leave out the booze! Fruit, boozey yum on a stick? All over these Matt! Pinned!
Great point Taylor! I’m not a big drinker, so this is pretty much how I do it:)
I’m loving the boozy popsicles! Peaches are some of my favorite fruits during the summer and I agree that the smell is intoxicating.
Absolutely intoxicating, love that smell. Thanks Bri!
Fruit popsicles definitely bring back nostalgia. Love your version – perfect use of the fruit abundance.
You’re the best, thanks Liz!
This actually makes me want it to be super hot outside so I have a reason to enjoy these in mass quantities!
Exactly Courtney, great point!
Love the fruit combo you have going on here, Matt! and a big yes to the tequila and triple sec! woot woot!! As always, these pops look great!
Thanks Alice, I love the abundance of fruit this time of year!
I love the childhood peach tree story! These look so delicious. (Also, what’s an otter pop? I have to know!)
Thanks! Otter pops are basically little popsicles in a plastic tube and have been my fav since I was a kid. Still is actually!
Oh, these are just so gorgeous! And you’re right–summer means peaches and otter pops always and forever. We had a peach tree in our backyard growing up and every year I miss being able to pick my snack right from the tree. These popsicles are like summer in frozen form 🙂
I miss that too Amy, love those days!!
Love love love these popsicles! They’re gorgeous! I love the colors and how the blackberries look in there. And I love the margarita part too. 🙂 i’ve never picked any peaches, but summer always reminds me of picking strawberries at my grandparents’ house. Funny how those things stay with us. 🙂
That’s funny, I use to pick strawberries with my family as well, such great memories! Thanks Beth!
I would love to have a peach tree in my backyard. Gorgeous popsicles Matt!
Thanks Helene! We are indeed quite spoiled here in Southern California.
yum! it is too early in the day to be craving one of these?
Nope, never!
You can NEVER go wrong with boozy popsicles especially when they have fresh fruit in them.
Exactly Meagan, thanks!
These look insanely good, Matt. Wow. Just WOW.
Thanks so much Melanie!
oh my! I have been eating pounds of peaches lately! But Margaritas in Popsicle form! This sounds soooo yum!
Time to make these Alaina! 🙂 Thanks!
Another great boozy popsicle! I have fond memories of our pear tree growing up. Pinned!
Thank you Laura!
Ok, I have officially decided that you need to start your own popsicle food truck! Love this recipe Matt!
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Haha, that would be hilarious!! Thanks Krista:)
I always go overboard with buying peaches in the summer since they’re only available for such a short time. Now I know what to make to use up my very favorite stone fruit 😉
Now you have no excuse! Love that, thanks Kathi!
THAT is a work of art!! Oooooh you know how fruit flies go crazy around ripe peaches?!? THIS recipe would SO eliminate that problem!! AND make me boozy-happy!! :-)))
Or you would eat so many of these, the fruit flies wouldn’t even bother you:)
Gorgeous pops, peaches and blackberries are the best!
It was definitely a great combination, thanks Laura!
There’s nothing better than fresh peaches on the counter… the smell is intoxicating! These pops look beautiful!
Thanks Chris!
So gorgeous!! And between you and Chris, I’ve officially decided to buy a popsicle mold!
Woohoo! You will have so much fun!
These are party perfect, Matt! How fun would these be to serve poolside to all the adults while the kiddos eat the non-booze version! Love ’em!
Exactly Maegan, thanks so much!
Shew load the tequila. I love it. stunning looking too
Thanks so much Sam!
You can totally keep this boozy popsicle train a’rollin’ because you’ve totally hit a home run with every one!!
Thanks Megan!!
These honestly look SO PERFECT.
So nice of you, thanks Claire!
I love the colors going on in there popsicles!! They look so fun and so delicious!
Thanks Tieghan!
Okay, so I’ve loved all of your popsicle recipes so far but this one is my new favorite! Pinning immediately!
Is it really? So cool, thanks Kristy!
Gorgeous blend of fruit, you are a popsicle artist, Matt:)
Next to you, not a chance, but thank you!!
These are gorgeous pops! Love the peach/blackberry combo!
Thanks Kayley!
I love when I walk past the fruit bowl and the smell of all the peaches hits me. I need to stock up on extras for the aroma and to make these!
Same here Laura, love that. Thanks so much!
These look gorgeous, Matt! Peaches are my favorite summer fruit and I love that you combined them with blackberries! Of course, the booze makes these so much fun 🙂 Pinning!
My favorite too Kelly, and these are such a great combination!
These are fantastic!! I need some of these bad boys in my life asap! 🙂
Thanks Jocelyn!!
I love the peach and watermelon base. YUM. And for all the popsicles I’ve made this summer, I’ve still never made any boozy ones! Luckily, there’s still some summer left 🙂