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I’ve given the classic Negroni a fun twist and created the most refreshing, grapefruit Negroni popsicles! See my step-by-step guide to these boozy freezer pops! If you need more tips, check out my complete guide to making popsicles!
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Pin ItThe Negroni is often served with an orange rind or a slice of orange. Campari liquor is a little bitter tasting, kind of resembling the bitterness in a grapefruit.
Those flavors were the inspiration behind our Negroni popsicles. We decided to do fresh grapefruit and fresh orange juice as the base of the cocktail. Then added in the vermouth, Campari, gin and simple syrup.
Negroni Popsicle Ingredients
Grapefruit Juice: Freshly squeezed for a bright, tart base that gives these pops their signature citrusy kick.
Orange Juice: Adds natural sweetness and rounds out the bold grapefruit flavor with a touch of sunshine.
Simple Syrup: Just enough sweetness to balance the bitter notes and keep the pops perfectly smooth.
Gin: Herbaceous and crisp, gin brings the classic Negroni vibe to these frozen treats.
Sweet Vermouth: Rich and slightly spiced, it adds depth and warmth to the flavor.
Campari: Bitter, bold, and vibrant red—it gives the pops that iconic Negroni edge and color.
How to Make
Use fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice and orange juice.
Add all of the ingredients into a pitcher or a bowl with a spout and stir.
The spout is important because it makes it easy to pour into the popsicle mold. This is the popsicle mold we use all of the time.
Make sure to leave about 1/4″ space at the top of the mold to drop in a thin orange slice (remove the rind!), and for the popsicle to expand.
When juice and water freezes, it expands. If the juice and ice expand over the mold, it makes the removal of the lid on the mold harder. Also, you don’t get a clean edge to your popsicle.
Let the popsicles freeze overnight. Since there is alcohol in these popsicles, and we all know that alcohol doesn’t freeze, except when combined with enough juice, the pops need a lot of time in the freezer. At least 24 hours.
It’s worth the wait because look at these delicious grapefruit Negroni popsicles!! The color alone is gorgeous! They’re bitter, sweet and fruity with a subtle taste of the classic drink! The perfect boozy ice pop!
More Delicious Popsicle Recipes
We love making popsicles over here! Check out these other super refreshing and delicious recipes:
- Avocado Popsicles
- Honey Lemonade Popsicles
- Watermelon Tequila Pops
- Greyhound Popsicles
- Watermelon Popsicles
- Mango Ginger Ice Pops
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Grapefruit Negroni Popsicles
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 1/3 cup gin
- 3 tbsp sweet vermouth , + 1 teaspoon
- 1/3 cup campari
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan and simmer until sugar is dissolved. Let it cool to room temp.
- Combine 1/4 cup simple syrup (save the rest for another cocktail) with all of the other ingredients in a bowl or pitcher with a spout and stir.
- Pour into the popsicle mold, leaving 1/4″ at the top for the mold for the popsicles to expand and to add in an orange slice. Make sure the orange rind is removed before.
- Secure the top of the mold and the sticks and freeze the popsicles overnight.
- Remove the top of the mold, it can be tricky getting it off between the sticks, but keep wiggling and it will come off.
- To remove the popsicles run a little hot water on the bottom of the mold. Then gently pull on each stick.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
