When the temperature rises, and you find yourself craving something cold and sweet to feel refreshed, soda popsicles can be the perfect solution. Not only are they easy to make, but they also let your creativity and imagination flow with the different flavor combinations and add-ins. Whether you are making them for your family, indulging your inner child, or setting up a stand in your neighborhood, beverage systems can be a great partner for preparing a batch of soda popsicles everyone will surely love.
How to Make Soda Popsicles
Soda popsicles combine the fizzy fun of soda with the icy satisfaction of a popsicle into one delicious treat. If you are looking for a way to cool down on a hot day or want a dessert that can be customized to suit any taste, soda popsicles are an excellent answer. Aside from the fact that they are easy to prepare, they also need very few ingredients or tools to make. If you own a high-quality beverage system, it can ensure that your soda is fresh, perfectly carbonated, and bursting with flavor.
We explain how to make this sweet treat below.
What You Need to Make Soda Popsicles:
Ingredients:
– Your favorite soda freshly made from your soda fountain
– Any flavored soda will be fine, but popular choices are lemon, lime, root beer, or cola.
– Fresh fruit slices or herbs for added flavor and decoration
Tools:
– Popsicle molds or small reusable plastic cups
– Popsicle sticks or small spoons
– Aluminum foil (optional, refer to step 3)
Procedure:
1. Prepare Your Popsicle Molds
Set up your popsicle molds or reusable cups on a flat surface like your kitchen counter. If you want to add some flavor to your popsicles or make them more visually appealing, place a few small pieces of fruits, herbs, candies, or even vanilla ice cream into the molds.
Suggested Add-ons:
– Lemon-lime soda works well with fresh mint leaves and lime slices.
– Orange soda with mandarin wedges
– Cola with cherries or gummy bears
– Root beer with vanilla ice cream
2. Pour the Soda
Pour the soda carefully from your soda fountain into the molds. Fill each mold about three-quarters full. Be careful not to fill the mold to the brim. You need to leave enough space for the liquid to expand. Pour slowly to ensure there is minimal foam. Remember that carbonation can create air bubbles
3. Insert the Sticks
Place your popsicle sticks into the center of each mold. If your molds do not have built-in stick holders, cover the base of the molds with aluminum foil and poke the foil through the center with the sticks. This should help keep your sticks in place.
4. Freeze the Molds
Place the molds in the freezer and keep them there for at least 4-6 hours or until your soda is completely solid.
5. Unmold Your Popsicles
For easy removal of the popsicles from their molds, run them under warm water for a few seconds. Gently wiggle the sticks to help the popsicles slide out more easily.
6. Serve Your Popsicles
Immediately serve or enjoy your popsicles. Wrap the leftovers in plastic wrap and put them back in the freezer for later.
Tips for Making Perfect Soda Popsicle
– Use fresh soda: A beverage system will ensure that your soda is fresh and perfectly carbonated. Fresh soda will give your popsicles the best possible flavor.
– Mix it up: Give your popsicles a unique and refreshing flavor by mixing unlikely combinations like soda and fruit juice.
– Layer them up: Pour one flavor of soda halfway into the mold. Partially freeze it before pouring another flavor. This will give your popsicle a colorful, layered effect and result in an interesting flavor.
Discover the Fun in Having a Soda Fountain
Making soda popsicles is a fun and sweet way to beat the heat. A soda fountain allows you to create fresh soda flavors that are customizable to your preferences. When you customize your popsicles, you will not only create the best possible flavor but also reduce waste by using just the right amount for your recipe. Using a soda fountain makes experimenting with new and delicious flavors easier and much more fun. Check out our soda fountain today so you can join the fun.
