Our homemade Bomb Pops are a blast from the past! Inspired by the classic ice cream truck treat, these layered patriotic popsicles bring back the perfect trio of Cherry, Lime, and Blue Raspberry flavors—now in a fun, frozen pouch. Cool off and relive summer days gone by with a refreshing, kid-friendly favorite.

Layered red, white, and blue bomb pops on a plate of ice with patriotic star and stripe napkins.

Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Popsicles

This homemade bomb pop recipe is the perfect way to showcase your American pride in a fun, festive, refreshing frozen package. Use fruit juices, sports drinks, or flavored yogurt to create the colorful layers, making them a customizable treat to beat the heat.

Because after all, the best part of the 4th of July is the food that accompanies the fireworks; that’s why you’ll love making homemade popsicles in portable pouches because you can grab one and get to the festivities fast!

Homemade popsicle recipes are great for backyard BBQs, pool parties, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day celebrations, and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

Red Layer: Red Hawaiian Punch, Cherry juice, Cherry Kool-Aid, fruit punch, strawberry puree and sugar water, or a red sports drink. You pick!
White Layer: Lemonade, Coconut milk, vanilla yogurt, limeade, white grape juice.
Blue Layer: Blue Hawaiian Punch, Blue raspberry Kool-Aid, Blue sports drink, blueberry puree, blue raspberry juice.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Red, white, and blue homemade bomb pops displayed upright in a bowl of ice.

How to Make Homemade Bomb Pops

Blue Layer: Pour the blue liquid into each popsicle pouch, about ⅓ full. Freeze for 30-45 minutes, until slightly firm but not completely frozen.
White Layer: Pour the lemonade over the frozen blue layer, filling another ⅓ of the pouch. Freeze for another 30-45 minutes.
Red Layer: Pour the red liquid over frozen lemonade layer until filled to the top. Freeze until fully solid.
Serve: Remove the popsicles from the disposable ice popsicle mold bags. Enjoy!

pour the blue, white and red liquid into the popsicle pouch.

Recipe Tips

Layer Consistency: To prevent the layers from mixing, make sure each layer is slightly frozen for 30-45 minutes before adding the next color.
Avoid Air Bubbles: When pouring the liquids into the pouches, pour slowly to prevent air bubbles from forming in the layers.
Easy Removal: To remove the popsicles easily from the pouches, run warm water over the outside of the pouches for a few seconds.

Close-up of red, white, and blue homemade bomb pops layered in ice, perfect for a patriotic celebration.

Variations For Bomb Pop Popsicles

Cut The Calories: Use sugar-free juices or naturally flavored water to keep the ice pops low in sugar. You can add red or blue food coloring to create your desired hue.
No popsicle pouch? No problem! Standard molds with popsicle sticks, small paper cups, or even silicone muffin cups make great bomb pop molds!
Use Fresh Fruit: For the red layer, blend strawberries or watermelon, lemon juice, and sugar to taste. For the blue layer, make a blueberry mixture with blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar to taste. Add to a blender and puree until smooth.
Make A Creamy Middle: For the white layer, mix vanilla yogurt with dairy milk, coconut milk, or almond milk. Added bonus: you’ll get a boost of protein and calcium too!

Proper Storage

Store popsicles in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag to prevent freezer burn. Enjoy within 2-3 weeks for the best taste and texture, although they will last for a few months if stored properly.

Homemade red, white, and blue bomb pops displayed upright in a white bowl filled with ice, perfect for a patriotic summer treat.

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