How to Make Beer Popsicles

Last Updated: December 23, 2021

Popping open a “cold one” takes on an entirely new meaning when you make homemade beer popsicles. A beer popsicle is the perfect answer to a refreshing beverage on a hot day; plus, no can or bottle required.

Ingredients

6 limes
6 teaspoon light agave nectar
6 cans of your favorite beer

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Preparing the Popsicle Mixture

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Open one can of beer and pour it into a plastic party cup. Open each can only at the time you're making the popsicles, so that the beer doesn’t go flat or sit around too long.
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Juice 1 lime directly into the cup. Roll the lime softly on the counter before cutting open, to help release the juices. When squeezing the lime into the beer, hold the lime with the skin in your palm and the cut end upward. That way you eliminate or reduce the likelihood that seeds will fall into your brew.

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Add 1 teaspoon of agave nectar to the cup and mix well. Stir for up to 15 seconds to ensure that the lime juice and nectar permeate the entire drink.
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Repeat for each popsicle you're making. This article has suggested six beer popsicles in all.

Method 2

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Adding the Popsicle Handle

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Place a stick in the cup. Unless you want to hold the popsicle with a stick on one side, you will need to do some creative positioning to ensure it ends up in the middle. Two ways can easily keep the stick in the middle of the cup:
- Tape two coffee mixing straws to each end of the stick (one on each side). Lay the mixing straws on top of the cup with the stick in the middle of the cup and allow it to set and freeze.
- Use a plastic lid to center the stick in the middle. Find a lid that will sit on top of the plastic cup, slide stick through the pre-created drink hole and allow it to freeze.

Method 3

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Freezing the Popsicles

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Place the beer cup(s) in the freezer. Allow the popsicle to freeze for at least 3 to 4 hours––overnight is best.
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Remove the cup(s) from the freezer once the beer has frozen rock solid. You may want to test the beer by poking a small hole in the top with a toothpick or similar instrument. That way you can tell if the brew has frozen the entire way through yet.

Method 4

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Serving the Popsicles

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Twist and slide the frozen beer from the party cup. It's now ready to serve. Enjoy.
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Finished.

Community Q&A

Question

What are some substitutes for agave nectar? Can I use regular sugar instead?

Community Answer

Syrup, honey, or brown sugar. As a vegan, I opt for honey rather than agave syrup, as agave syrup has to be sourced from more temperate parts of the world, and the transports are awful for the environment. Just make sure you buy ecological honey to benefit your local bee population!

Warnings

Make sure the beer popsicles are clearly marked as “adult only” so the kids don’t get confused and go for them. Also, it's good to keep them out of reach from children.

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