Food Recipes Amaretto Sour Popsicles 5.0 (2) Add your rating & review Trust us, these boozy ice pops taste even better than they look. By Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner is a writer and recipe developer. She's a regular contributor to The New York Times, Time Out New York, Forbes, and many more publications. She also writes the food newsletter, Specialty. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 10, 2020 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Hands On Time: 10 mins Total Time: 18 hrs 10 mins Yield: 6 popsicles Hot summer days call for an indulgent cold treat and, when the humidity won’t quit, what’s better than a frozen cocktail? We turned a refreshing summer classic, the amaretto sour, into frozen sour popsicles that guests can lick on a stick. Sweet cherries and tart fresh citrus make for a refreshing cool-down at any time of day and, in this adults-only treat, they replicate a cocktail garnish that you can snack on. Caution: As its name implies, this popsicle is tart—not like the sweet, sticky stuff from the ice cream truck—so those with a sweet tooth may want to stir in some extra sugar. Cheers! RELATED: 18 Refreshing Cocktails Perfect for Peak Summertime Ingredients 6 ounces cherry juice 4½ ounces amaretto liqueur* 4 ounces lemon juice 2 ounces lime juice 2 ounces simple syrup** Orange slices (optional) Maraschino cherries (optional) Directions Pour 1 ounce of cherry juice into each of six popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks into each and freeze for at least 6 hours. Mix amaretto, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and 1 ounce water in a cocktail mixing class. Thinly slice oranges and/or maraschino cherries. Remove popsicle molds from the freezer and, keeping the stick in place, lift off the top. Carefully add fruit garnishes (if using) and then fill each mold with the amaretto sour cocktail mixture. Freeze overnight. Notes *We caution against adding more amaretto to booze up the popsicle. Since alcohol has a lower freezing point than water, too much alcohol will turn your popsicle into an amaretto sour slushy. If you need more alcohol, just eat more popsicles! **Making a simple syrup is easy. Simply simmer equal parts water and sugar on the stove until the sugar's dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes, and then allow it to cool, about 30 minutes. If you make extra, you can store the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month. Rate It Print