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These sweet tea raspberry popsicles are the ultimate way to cool down on a hot day. They blend the classic Southern charm of sweet tea with the tart brightness of raspberries, making them the perfect balance of fruity and refreshing. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or just looking for an easy homemade treat, this recipe is a must-try. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, you’ll have a batch of icy pops ready to enjoy in no time.
Sweet tea raspberry popsicles are fruity, refreshing, and easy to make. They’re the perfect frozen treat to beat the heat on any sunny afternoon.
Also try matcha dulce de leche popsicles, strawberry pineapple mint popsicles, pumpkin pie Oreo popsicles, and cherry cheesecake popsicles.
Why You’ll Love It
No fancy tools needed: These popsicles come together with just a blender and freezer.
Great for kids and adults: Everyone loves the sweet, tangy flavor.
Perfect for summer: This recipe is cool, fruity and hydrating.
Free from gluten and dairy: They’re also vegetarian and vegan-friendly.
Customizable: You can switch up the fruit or tea for endless variations.
Raspberry Ice Pops Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Iced tea: Adds that sweet, classic flavor and acts as the popsicle base.
Raspberries: Bring a natural tartness and bright color to the mix.
Water: Helps to mellow the flavors and adjust the texture for freezing.
How to Make Iced Tea Popsicles with Raspberries
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Purée the berries: Use a food processor to purée the raspberries.
Strain the mixture: Pour the purée through a sieve to remove the seeds.
Combine the ingredients: Mix the strained purée with iced tea and water in a bowl.
Fill the molds: Add a few whole raspberries if liked, then pour in the mixture to fill each mold.
Freeze the popsicles: Chill for at least four hours or overnight until fully frozen.
Substitutions and Variations
Use another berry: Swap raspberries for strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries.
Try a flavored tea: Use peach, mint, or hibiscus tea to add a new flavor note. The Arnold Palmer version of Snapple (half lemonade half iced tea) would be really good too.
Make it creamy: Add a splash of coconut milk or Greek yogurt for a creamy version.
Adjust the sweetness: Add honey or simple syrup to make them sweeter.
Introduce another flavor: Add in some lavender syrup for a fun, flowery touch and richer color.
Serving Suggestions
With lunch: Serve these alongside grilled chicken and pineapple salsa for a fruity summer spread, or pair with one of these burger recipes for a fun mix of savory and sweet at a backyard gathering. Another tasty idea is this BBQ chicken French bread pizza for a summer-friendly meal.
With a drink: Anything from sparkling strawberry lemonade to a watermelon white wine slushie would pair perfectly with these icy pops!
How to Store Sweet Tea Raspberry Popsicles
Keep frozen: They will keep for weeks in the freezer.
Top Tips
Chill everything first: Use cold tea and water to speed up freezing time.
Leave space: Leave a little room at the top of each mold for expansion during freezing.
Use good molds: Silicone molds make removing the popsicles easier and cleaner.
Sweet Tea Popsicles with Raspberry FAQs
Popsicles were invented by an 11-year-old who left a drink with a stick outside overnight. The original seven flavors are cherry, orange, banana, root beer, watermelon, grape, and lemon, and these date back 100 years. Twin pops were introduced during the Great Depression so two kids could share one for a nickel. Today, over 2 billion popsicles are sold every year.
Yes, just thaw them before puréeing for best texture.
Yes, small cups and wooden sticks will work as an alternative.
Straining is recommended to remove seeds, but you can skip it for more texture.
Sweet Tea and Raspberry Ice Pop Recipe
Sweet Tea Raspberry Popsicles
Equipment
- Popsicle Molds
- Sieve Fine Mesh
Ingredients
- 4 Cups iced tea, sweetened to taste
- 2 Cups raspberries, fresh or thawed
- 2 Cups water
Instructions
- With a food processor, blend raspberries until puréed.
- Strain purée to remove seeds.
- Mix together purée, sweet tea and water.
- Add a few raspberries to each mold, if liked, and then pour tea mixture over top to fill.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Leave space: Leave a little room at the top of each mold for expansion during freezing.
Use good molds: Silicone molds make removing the popsicles easier and cleaner.
Nutrition
These sweet tea raspberry popsicles are the ultimate frozen treat when you want something fruity and cold without the fuss. Made with simple ingredients and big flavor, they are perfect for summer parties, afternoon snacks, or anytime your sweet tooth needs something cool. Whether you’re serving kids, adults, or a mix of both, this recipe delivers. You will love how fast these sweet summer treats disappear.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
Since I made these, my kids kept asking me to make more. clearly, they loved it!
I can taste the raspberry just looking at these!