Introduction

These refreshing watermelon popsicles are perfect for cooling down on a hot day. Made with fresh watermelon and a splash of lemon-lime soda, they offer a sweet and fizzy twist on a classic frozen treat. Plus, they’re easy to make and customizable for all ages.

The image shows a white bowl filled with bright pink watermelon popsicles standing upright. Each popsicle has a smooth texture with some small ice crystals on the surface. Wooden sticks stick out from the popsicles, and the bowl is on a white marbled surface. In the background, there are green lime slices in a bowl and red watermelon slices with green rinds, all softly blurred. The overall look is fresh and colorful. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

5 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup lemon-lime soda
2 tablespoons sugar or honey

Instructions

Step 1: Place the watermelon chunks into your blender and blend on high until smooth, about 1 minute. Taste the mixture and add more sugar or honey if you prefer it sweeter.
Step 2: Pour the watermelon juice mixture evenly into your popsicle molds and place the lids on.
Step 3: Transfer the molds to the freezer for 1 hour to begin setting.
Step 4: Insert the popsicle sticks into the molds and return them to the freezer for another 3 to 4 hours, or until completely frozen.
Step 5: Remove the popsicles from the molds and enjoy immediately. If not serving right away, wrap each popsicle in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe plastic bag.

Tips & Variations

If you don’t have popsicle molds, use small paper cups and cover each with foil before inserting sticks as handles.
For a kid-friendly option without soda, replace lemon-lime soda with white grape juice.
For adult versions, try replacing lemon-lime soda with 3/4 cup chilled vodka or watermelon vodka and 1/4 cup club soda for boozy popsicles.
To create mojito-flavored popsicles, substitute the soda with 1/2 cup white rum and 1/4 cup club soda, then add 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon mint extract.

Storage

Store the popsicles wrapped individually in plastic wrap and kept in a freezer-safe bag or container. They will keep well for up to 2 weeks. To serve, allow them to sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly for easier removal from molds.

How to Serve

A bright red watermelon popsicle with a wooden stick is placed on a bed of crushed ice and fresh watermelon slices. The watermelon slices show a vibrant red flesh with green rind edges, some pieces are triangular while others have irregular shapes. The popsicle has a slightly textured surface with visible ice crystals, and the ice beneath glistens, adding a refreshing, cool effect to the image. The whole setup rests on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use watermelon with seeds?

Yes, but seedless watermelon is preferred for a smoother texture and easier blending. If using seeded watermelon, you may want to strain the mixture to remove seeds before freezing.

How can I make these popsicles without lemon-lime soda?

You can replace the soda with white grape juice for a non-fizzy, kid-friendly version, or with a combination of club soda and your choice of liquor for adult versions as described in the tips section.

Watermelon Lemon-Lime Soda Popsicles Recipe

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These refreshing Watermelon Popsicles are the perfect cool treat for hot days. Made with fresh watermelon, sweetened with sugar or honey, and a splash of lemon-lime soda for a fizzy twist, these popsicles offer a delicious way to enjoy summer fruits. With easy steps and fun variations including kid-friendly juice alternatives and adult boozy options, this recipe is versatile and simple.

Author: Ruby
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including freezing time)
Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
Yield: 8 popsicles 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Freezing
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

5 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup lemon-lime soda
2 tablespoons sugar or honey

Instructions

Blend the Watermelon: Place the watermelon chunks into your blender and blend on high until smooth, approximately 1 minute. Taste the mixture and add more sugar or honey if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
Fill the Molds: Pour the blended watermelon juice mixture evenly into your popsicle molds and securely place the lids on.
Initial Freeze: Transfer the molds to the freezer and allow them to chill for 1 hour to start setting.
Insert Sticks and Freeze Again: Insert the popsicle sticks into the molds and return them to the freezer for an additional 3 to 4 hours until they are fully frozen and set.
Remove and Serve: Take the popsicles out of the molds to enjoy immediately. If not serving right away, wrap each popsicle individually with plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe plastic bag for storage.
Additional Notes: If you don’t own popsicle molds, check the full article notes for alternative freezing methods.
Flavor Variations: For a kid-friendly version, replace lemon-lime soda with white grape juice. For boozy versions, substitute lemon-lime soda with vodka or rum and club soda plus lime juice and mint extract for a mojito flavor.

Notes

If you don’t have popsicle molds, use small paper cups and insert popsicle sticks after an hour of freezing.
Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar or honey added to the blend.
For a non-carbonated version suitable for children, replace lemon-lime soda with white grape juice.
Alcoholic variations require responsible consumption and are intended for adults only.

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