Refreshing Summer Popsicle Recipes

Credit: Rosalynn Daniels for @craftboxgirls

Popsicles are synonymous with summer, and for good reason—they’re refreshing on hot days, help hydrate kids and adults alike, and are easy to hold, even for tiny toddler hands. While we don’t judge store bought varieties, making them allows you to control the ingredients, and doubles as a kid-friendly activity. Here are a few recipes to try, divided into two categories—kid-friendly, and 21 & Over (aka spiked varieties). Plus, fun molds to use when making them. Check out our refreshing summer popsicle recipes!

Kid-Friendly Popsicles

Unicorn Popsicles from Craft Box Girls
Orange and Cream Popsicles from The Spruce Eats
Honeydew Melon Ice Pops from Chowhound
Rainbow Popsicles from One Little Project
Easy Homemade Strawberry Popsicles from Yummy Toddler Food

Credit: A Spicy Perspective

21 & Over Popsicles

Vodka Gummy Bear Popsicles from A Spicy Perspective
Salted Spicy Watermelon Margarita Popsicles from Half Baked Harvest
Prosecco Pops from Delish
Blue Lagoon Cocktail Popsicles from Boulder Locavore
Boozy Basil Lemonade Popsicles from Gourmet with Blakely

Molds

Zoku Classic Pop Molds, $15, williams-sonoma.com

Tovolo Dino Ice Pop Molds, $16, amazon.com

Star Wars Pop Mold, $25, williams-sonoma.com

Helpcook Silicone Push Up Molds, $16, amazon.com

Ecozoi Eco-Safe Stainless Steel Popsicle Molds, $35, amazon.com