Happy hump day! It’s Wednesday, and I’m sharing a bright brunch-inspired recipe: a playful, fruity cocktail that literally goes POP—fruity popsicle sparkling cocktails.
When I first bought popsicle molds, I immediately pictured an adult twist on fruity frozen treats. I hadn’t shared an alcoholic recipe here before, so I wanted something fun and a little healthier than the usual sugary cocktails. The result: fresh fruit popsicles nestled into glasses of bubbly—simple, cheerful, and perfect for brunch.
Below is a clear, photo-forward recipe. If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, just omit the sparkling wine and enjoy virgin fruity popsicles. For a more classic popsicle idea, try a watermelon popsicle recipe elsewhere.
Fruity Popsicle Sparkling Cocktails #BrunchWeek
3 hrs
3 hrs
6 popsicles
0 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 overly ripe pineapple
- 1 kiwi
- Your favorite champagne or sparkling wine
- Orange extract (a few drops)
- Apple slices for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and core the pineapple, then cut it into chunks. Blend the pineapple on high until smooth.
- Slice the kiwi into thin rounds.
- Pour about 1/4 of the pineapple purée into each popsicle mold and freeze until partially set, about 1 hour. This helps the slices stay suspended.
- Remove molds briefly, add kiwi slices into each mold, then pour the remaining pineapple mixture to fill.
- Freeze until solid, about 2 hours or longer depending on your freezer.
- When ready to serve, place one popsicle in each serving glass.
- Open the bottle of champagne or sparkling wine and pour it around the popsicle in each glass.
- Add a few drops of orange extract to each glass and garnish with apple slices.
- Sip and enjoy—use the melting popsicle as a fruity mixer for your bubbly.
Nutrition
Nutrition values will vary depending on fruit size and the sparkling wine used. Estimate per serving when using fresh pineapple and standard sparkling wine.
Let us know how it went!