Sangria Pops
These fruity pops turn classic sangria into a refreshing frozen treat made with wine, juice, and colorful fresh fruit.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup cranberry, apple, or grape juice
- ½ cup sliced red grapes
- ½ cup sliced strawberries
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Mix the base. In a bowl or a large spouted measuring cup, stir together the wine and juice. (A measuring cup with a spout makes filling the molds far less messy — you can pour straight from it.)
- Fill the molds. Pour the liquid into each ice pop compartment, filling about half to ¾ full. Leave room at the top for the fruit so nothing overflows.Drop the grapes, strawberries, and blueberries into each compartment until filled to the top. Nudge the pieces down with a skewer or the handle of a spoon so the fruit is evenly distributed, and the sticks can slide in cleanly.
- Cap and freeze. Cover with the mold lid and insert the wooden sticks. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, until completely solid.
- Unmold. To release, run warm (not hot) water over the outside of the mold for 10–15 seconds, then gently pull the pops out by the sticks. To store, you can either leave them in the mold, or unmold and wrap each one individually (or tuck them into a freezer bag or airtight container). They'll keep their best texture for up to 2 to 3 months.
Notes
• No ice pop mold? No problem! Fill small paper cups half to ¾ full, add fruit until the cups are filled to the top, then cover each cup with a square of foil. Poke a wooden stick through the center of the foil — it holds the stick upright as the pop freezes — and stash in the freezer.
• A note on texture: Because of the wine, these freeze a touch softer than all-juice pops — that's completely normal, and it actually makes them easy and pleasant to bite into. Just know that the more wine you use relative to juice, the slushier they'll be, so I keep it to an even 1-to-1.
• Choosing your wine: A fruit-forward red like Grenache (Garnacha), Merlot, or a Spanish Tempranillo gives you that classic sangria flavor. For a lighter, brighter pop, a dry rosé is lovely too. Your juice changes the sweetness: grape or apple leans sweeter, while cranberry adds a tart, grown-up edge.
• Make ahead & storage: These are a perfect make-ahead treat. Once frozen solid, leave them in the mold, or unmold and wrap each one individually (or tuck them into a freezer bag or airtight container). They'll keep their best texture for up to 2 to 3 months.
• Booze-free version: Swap the wine for extra juice or a non-alcoholic red to make a kid-friendly batch — great when you're serving a mixed crowd and want everyone to have one!
• Gluten-free: If you're following a gluten-free diet, be sure to carefully read the packaging for each ingredient. While these foods are inherently gluten-free, gluten can sometimes be added during processing for a variety of reasons, including for flavor and consistency.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 1 popCalories: 25Carbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 3g— Natural Sugar: 3g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.