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Hot summer afternoons call for something frosty, fruity and fun, and these blueberry lemonade popsicles are the perfect treat to cool things down. Made with fresh blueberries, citrus juice and just a touch of sugar, these icy pops balance tart and sweet beautifully. They’re easy to make, free of artificial ingredients and refreshingly simple. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just treating yourself, these popsicles will bring serious chill to your day with bold flavor and gorgeous color in every bite.
Blueberry lemonade popsicles are bright, sweet and tangy. Made with fresh fruit and mint, these frozen treats are perfect for sunny days and summer cravings.
Also try frozen mint juleps, frozen chocolate bananas or strawberry lemonade vodka shots. And sweet tea raspberry popsicles are really delicious.
Why You’ll Love It
Naturally fruity: Made with real blueberries, lemon and orange juice.
Easy to prep: Just blend, pour and freeze.
Refreshing taste: The tart citrus and sweet berries hit the perfect balance.
Kid and adult approved: A crowd-pleaser for all ages.
No fancy tools needed: Simple ingredients, basic molds and you’re set.
Blueberry Lemonade Popsicles Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Blueberries: Add natural sweetness and gorgeous color, both blended and whole.
Orange juice: Brings mellow citrus flavor to round out the lemon.
Lemon juice: Adds bright, tart flavor for that classic lemonade zing.
Granulated sugar: Sweetens the mix and balances the tart citrus.
Fresh herbs: Mint leaves add a cooling, aromatic twist to the fruity blend.
How to Make Lemonade Blueberry Popsicles
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Blend the base: Add blueberries, orange juice, lemon juice, sugar and mint leaves to a blender and blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust: Check for sweetness and adjust if needed.
Assemble the popsicles: Place extra blueberries in popsicle molds, then pour in the lemonade mixture and insert sticks.
Freeze: Place molds in the freezer until fully set.
Substitutions and Variations
Use honey instead of sugar: For a different sweet flavor.
Try limes instead of lemons: For another citrus flavor.
Add strawberries or raspberries: For a mixed berry variation.
Serving Suggestions
Appetizers: Serve up beef taquitos or a fennel orange salad for your first course.
Main dishes: Next up, enjoy pasta amatriciana or grilled chicken with pineapple salsa and crispy smashed potatoes.
Dessert: Enjoy a blueberry lemonade popsicle for dessert.
How to Store Blueberry Popsicles
Keep frozen: These will be fine in the freezer for several weeks.
Top Tips
Use fresh-squeezed juice: For the best flavor, avoid bottled juice.
Use chilled ingredients: This helps the popsicles set more quickly and evenly.
Layer ingredients: For a marbled effect, pour a little at a time and let it settle between pours.
Blueberry Lemonade Popsicle FAQs
Sure, frozen berries work just as well for the blended part of the recipe.
Only if you prefer a smoother texture without pulp or bits of mint.
You can use small paper cups with wooden sticks as an easy substitute.
Tangy Blueberry Lemonade Popsicles Recipe
Blueberry Lemonade Popsicles
Equipment
- Popsicle Molds
Ingredients
- ½ Cup plus 1 Tablespoon blueberries
- 1 orange, juiced
- 2 lemons, juiced
- ¼ Cup granulated sugar
- 3 mint leaves
Instructions
- Add a tablespoon of blueberries, the orange and lemon juices, sugar and mint leaves to a blender.
- Blend until combined. Adjust sweetness if desired. A quick tip: at this point, it might be quite sweet or sour, but when chilled flavors tend to be less intense.
- Place some blueberries in each popsicle mold and then pour the lemonade. Remember to add the popsicle sticks too!
- Place them in the freezer for at least 6 hours or until completely set.
Notes
Use chilled ingredients: This helps the popsicles set more quickly and evenly.
Layer ingredients: For a marbled effect, pour a little at a time and let it settle between pours.
Nutrition
These blueberry lemonade popsicles are the kind of recipe that feels just right all summer long. They’re colorful, icy and packed with real fruit flavor that makes every bite taste like sunshine. Whether you enjoy them solo or as part of a backyard gathering, they bring a refreshing twist to the usual frozen treats. The balance of sweet berries, tart citrus and cooling mint makes these popsicles anything but ordinary.
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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.
The tangy lemonade with the sweet blueberries is such a refreshing combo. I’ll be making a double batch next time because they disappeared way too fast!
With this summer heat, these popsicles were a hit with my family. Kids and adults alike love it!
It’s a hit with my kids. They always ask me to make it.
I am obsessed with the tangy, citrusy goodness. I see myself making it more often this summer!
Perfectly cool and refreshing. I need to make it again this summer!
These look so tasty! Love those molds.