6 Popsicle Recipes to Try This Summer

Who would have thought to mix maple syrup with cayenne pepper?

Photo: JENS MORTENSEN

Freeze! Now back away from that box of same-old pops. These surprisingly easy homemade popsicle recipes prove that it's delicious—and cool—to be different. There's also a large assortment of popsicle molds out there, which means your DIY popsicle can taste delicious and look cool, too.

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Cantaloupe Coconut Ice Pops

Cantaloupe Coconut Ice Pops
Victor Protasio

Hints of basil and lime freshen up this sweet treat—and a sprinkle of shredded coconut adds a little something extra to the final bites of this tasty popsicle.

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Spicy Maple Lemonade Pops

Spicy Maple Lemonade Pops
Jennifer Causey

Lemonade is a summer staple, but fresh red chiles take this classic icy treat to the next level.

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Vanilla Tapioca Pudding Pops

Vanilla Tapioca Pudding Pops
Jennifer Causey

If you love pudding, these homemade popsicles are for you. Their creamy texture is best achieved with an electric mixer.

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Tiramisu Ice Pops

tiramisu ice pops
Victor Protasio

These rich and creamy pops are made with mascarpone cheese, sugar, heavy cream, and espresso. Add rum if you'd like boozy treats, otherwise sub in vanilla extract.

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Amaretto Sour Popsicles

amaretto sour popsicles
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

This cocktail-on-a-stick is a bit more tart than sweet. If you want a more candy-like treat, you can adjust the quantity of simple syrup.

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Spicy Watermelon Margarita Ice Pops

Spicy Watermelon Margarita Ice Pops
Emily Kinni

Talk about frozen margaritas! These ice pops might just be the most fun way yet to consume your tequila-spiked watermelon cocktail.

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