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16 Popsicle Recipes to Help You Beat the Heat

By Food & Wine Editors Updated June 30, 2020
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Popsicles are a nostalgic summer staple that can easily be made at home. For a twist on a childhood favorite, check out Gail Simmons' whole-fruit rocket pops; for something boozy, there are ruby-grapefruit-and-Campari ice pops, Riesling-pear pops, and more. Read on for more refreshing popsicles you can enjoy all season long.

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Strawberry-Mango Paletas

Strawberry-Mango Paletas
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When crafting new paletas for her company La Newyorkina, Fany Gerson's rule of thumb is this: If the colors of her ingredients go together, the flavors will, too. These bright, red-and-orange-hued ice pops are perfect to make in May when juicy strawberries are at their peak.

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Cucumber-Lime Pops with Gin

Cucumber-Lime Pops with Gin
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Tim Love freezes all kinds of cocktails on sticks for backyard parties, but his cucumber-mint version is especially good on a blazing-hot day. To prevent the pops from melting too quickly, he adds gelatin to the mixture.

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Ruby-Grapefruit-and-Campari Ice Pops

Ruby-Grapefruit-and-Campari Ice Pops.
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Using fresh-squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice makes all the difference in these sweet-and-tart pops.

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Raspberry, Lime and Toasted Coconut Pops

Raspberry, Lime and Toasted Coconut Pops
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These pretty pink pops are made with coconut milk, raspberries (either fresh or frozen), lime zest and juice, maple syrup (or brown rice syrup), and finally, lightly toasted, unsweetened shredded coconut.

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Nectarine-Buttermilk Pops

Nectarine-Buttermilk Pops
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Refreshing and delicious, these nectarine-buttermilk pops are all you need during hot summer months.

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Pineapple Paletas with Chiles

Pineapple Paletas with Chiles
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In Mexico, sweet fruit and spicy chiles go hand in hand. These beautiful paletas (Mexican ice pops) from La Newyorkina's Fany Gerson are studded with diced pineapple and sliced chiles as a nod to the traditional Mexican snack of mango dusted with chili powder.

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Marbled Smoothie Pops

Marbled Smoothie Pops
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This recipe proves that smoothies have so much potential beyond breakfast. Swedish bloggers David Frenkiel and Luise Vindahl layer two simple smoothies in ice pop molds before swirling and freezing to create an impressive frozen dessert. The recipe is in their book Green Kitchen Smoothies.

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Creamy Mocha Ice Pops

Creamy Mocha Ice Pops
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Actress Debi Mazar and her chef husband, Gabriele Corcos, give these mocha ice pops a silky, ice cream–like texture by folding whipped cream into the coffee-infused chocolate before molding and freezing.

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Creamy Avocado Paletas

Creamy Avocado Paletas
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These tangy, luxurious paletas from La Newyorkina's Fany Gerson are completely dairy-free: avocado and coconut milk give them a super velvety texture. The pops are incredible as is or dipped in chocolate and coated with toasted coconut (like we do here).

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Frozen Strawberries-and-Cream Pops

Frozen Strawberries-and-Cream Pops
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The sweet orangey flavor of Grand Marnier accents the fresh, juicy strawberries for a fruity flavor that's perfectly balanced by tangy crème fraîche. Combining the ingredients in a blender helps them come together for a creamy, cool pop.

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Whole-Fruit Rocket Pops

Whole Fruit Rocket Pops
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Gail Simmons makes her grown-up Rocket Pops with strawberry-lime, coconut-banana and ginger, and blueberry-mint layers. Making the simple base for the layers is easy using a home blender; just be sure to freeze each layer sufficiently before pouring in the next, and use a small funnel to get even layers and keep the sides of your popsicle mold clean.

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Prickly Pear Paletas

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Prickly pears, the fruit that grows on cactus plants, are a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine. The fruit yields a bright pink juice that lends its color to Justin Chapple's fun, summery ice pops.

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Mojito-Watermelon Pops

Mojito-Watermelon Pops

These boozy pops have alternating layers, combining Mojito flavors with vodka-spiked watermelon juice.

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Riesling-Pear Pops

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This recipe yields six pops, and they can be frozen for up to one week.

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Mango-Cashew Kulfi Pops

Mango Cashew Kulfi Pops Recipe
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Canned mango pulp works better in these frozen ice pops than fresh mangoes because of its concentrated flavor, which helps cut through the rich cashews and sweetened condensed milk.

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Grape-Margarita Paletas

Grape Margarita Paletas Recipe
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Oven-roasted grapes develop a concentrated, caramelized flavor; paired with tequila, they give these deeply purple ice pops a grown-up twist. Use seedless grapes to prevent the juice from turning bitter when puréed.

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    1 of 16 Strawberry-Mango Paletas
    2 of 16 Cucumber-Lime Pops with Gin
    3 of 16 Ruby-Grapefruit-and-Campari Ice Pops
    4 of 16 Raspberry, Lime and Toasted Coconut Pops
    5 of 16 Nectarine-Buttermilk Pops
    6 of 16 Pineapple Paletas with Chiles
    7 of 16 Marbled Smoothie Pops
    8 of 16 Creamy Mocha Ice Pops
    9 of 16 Creamy Avocado Paletas
    10 of 16 Frozen Strawberries-and-Cream Pops
    11 of 16 Whole-Fruit Rocket Pops
    12 of 16 Prickly Pear Paletas
    13 of 16 Mojito-Watermelon Pops
    14 of 16 Riesling-Pear Pops
    15 of 16 Mango-Cashew Kulfi Pops
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