Think Popsicles are a Thing of the Past?
Think Again!

One thing is for sure – popsicles by any name have gone beyond red, white, and blue rocket-shaped pops to gourmet delicacies that inspire customer loyalty like no other sweet treat. And because the flavor combinations can change daily, customers are always excited to see what’s on offer. There are three main types of “popsicles” you can have fun creating. As long as it’s on a cold treat on a stick, you’ve got a popsicle.

1. The traditional American popsicle can be anything you choose – fresh fruit juice and cane sugar, dairy mixed with flavorings, and creamy, fudgy popsicles dipped in chocolate. The flavor combinations are only limited by your imagination.
2. There are also paletas. These are Mexican ice pops that, just like their American counterparts, contain fresh fruit, herbs, and veggie combos like cucumber, cilantro, and lime. They tend to go even further on the unusual flavor scale, and people love them!
3. The ice pop, which was the “original” popsicle, is just another name for popsicle. Its origins date back to the early 1900s in San Francisco, when Francis William “Frank” Epperson let lemonade freeze on a stick. Now, with flavors like peaches and cream, chocolate sea salt, and strawberry basil, Epperson would be proud.