Comfort A Cold Wellness Popsicles are all about the citrus, ginger, chili peppers, honey, herbs and maybe a little booze to comfort throat and cough Naturally.
Wellness Popsicles Are A Kitchen Remedy You Will Want Ready
This isn’t about fighting illness, it’s about supporting the body while it does what it already knows how to do. Making this recipe can be as important as drinking it: slicing citrus, bruising herbs, stirring honey into warm liquid.
These small, intentional acts slow us down and invite us to listen. And when the body is in need of comfort from a cold, flu or simply an allergy sore throat, these individually frozen popsicles will be there when you need them most.
Popsicles In Winter?
Don’t put those popsicle makers away yet! Cold, Flu and Allergy season is always lurking, which makes this the perfect time of year to make something icy cold to relieve a dry, scratchy, sore throat.
Out of necessity, I created this recipe because my own throat was feeling miserable. I can’t express how comforting it was to suck on these frozen, spicy hot, ginger, lemon, honey, herb popsicles.Â
Make them now and tuck them away in the freezer for yourself or a loved one, for all that could ail you in the months up ahead.
Wellness Popsicles Naturally
Wellness, these days, is more sought after than ever before, whether it is in the form of preventative, or when in need of comforting us back to wellness.
Whether the risk of the common cold, contagious flu bugs, or that detested virus we have been forced (worldwide), to live with.
We need comfort in times of sickness, and these chili hot, citrusy, oozing with honey popsicles are exactly what is needed.
Ancient Natural Remedies
Ancient remedies have always been what I have used ever since I was a teen, culture and curiosity.
Then through the years of raising my four children, and now during these weird times of health preservation, I’m after natural comfort when possible.
Once this concoction of powerful fresh ingredients is whisked into a health mixture, it gets frozen into individual portions, which is why I like to use my popsicle molds.
The juice and oil essence from the fresh citrus, fresh ginger (lost in the powdered stuff), fresh chilies and fresh herbs, will all be preserved when frozen.
Comfort Your Cold
Okay, so you got it; cold, flu or the virus, now what? Comfort, that’s what! When we feel sick, like, really sick, we want the strongest helpers we can get our hands on.
If you are reading this for a little TLC and comfort, for sure you are going to also want a hot bowl of Wellness Soup!
Wellness and Comfort Naturally Can Often Be Found In Your Kitchen
Comforting a cold or other sickness, is all about giving our body an internal hug, like, down deep inside, where everything is hurting.
Don’t wait till you are sick. Something strange happens to our thinking when we feel sick. We dip into depression or simply feel despondent.
It’s difficult to think logical or practical when those downward health situations hit us. Be proactive, proactive and ready, make these now!
Proactive Health Popsicles
Gathering the ingredients will be quick and easy and very inexpensive.
Prepping the ingredients will take a little time, maybe 20-minutes, but once it’s done, everything goes in the freezer.
A splash of booze is only optional, and the amount is about as little as OTC cough syrup, but it can help to relax the nervous system a little and subside coughing. Maybe even help you get to sleep easier.
Plants As Medicine
The health benefits of ginger are too vast to delve into but suffice it to say, they are many.
When infection or inflammation has set into our lungs, the bioactive component in fresh ginger will quick become an aid.
The same goes for the high amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants found in fresh chili peppers. Their ability to create heat in the body will be a comfort when the chills from fever hit.
Let’s Make Comfort Wellness Popsicles Now – For Later
If you’re reading this now, during summer months, because you stumbled across this while enjoying my many other popsicles, it’s because you were meant to!
With fresh herbs growing in your garden or available at you roadside markets, now is a good time to gather and prepare natural helpers for later.
The steps are easy and you’ll have your freezer wisely stocked for those times when you can’t imagine spending time in your kitchen.
Step By Step Instructions For Making Wellness Popsicles
Step 1 – Squeeze the lemons, zest a little of the skins, because they have healing oil in them. Peel and grate the ginger and roughly chop the chili peppers.
Step 2 – Place the juice, ginger, peppers, sugar and a small amount of water in a saucepan and simmer, steep, strain.
Step 3 – Whisk the remaining ingredients together, pour into the popsicle mold, top on, sticks in and freeze for 4-hours or overnight.
Step 4 – Remove the popsicles from the mold, store in an airtight container and back into the freezer they go for when you need them.
Let’s Love Some More Great Popsicles!
With the passion for frozen popsicle treats that I have, for sure I’ve got more to share with you!
These are just a few, with more coming every summer, as inspirations ignite, and I can steal more time in the kitchen to create, rather than here writing to you!
- Raspberry Tea Popsicles – from a delicious raspberry herbal tea.
- Garden Lavender and Blueberry Popsicles – fragrant and delicious, made with homemade almond milk, honey, blueberries and lavender.
- Blueberry and Yogurt Popsicles – thick Greek yogurt and fresh blueberry compote.
- Strawberry and Lemonade Popsicles – because summer needs homemade lemonade and all seasons need strawberries.
- Mocha Latte Popsicles – because come 4:00 I want cold coffee and not hot coffee in summertime!
- Watermelon Frozen Fruit Popsicles – easy popsicles with fresh watermelon and a splash of honey.
Ingredients Needed
Built from citrus, ginger, chili peppers, thyme or oregano, and honey, it draws from holistic traditions that span cultures and centuries. Each ingredient plays a role, but together they become something more than the sum of their parts: a ritual of warmth, hydration, and quiet support when the body is asking for rest.
- Lemon Juice or any citrus juice you like – Citrus has long been associated with resilience. Its fresh acidity wakes the palate and lifts the senses, even when taste feels dulled by illness. In traditional food wisdom, citrus is often used to support the immune system and encourage hydration, two things the body leans on heavily when fighting off a cold. Beyond the nutritional benefits, there’s something emotionally buoying about citrus: its color, its fragrance, its reminder of sunlight during darker days.
- Fresh Ginger – Ginger is a root with a long history of being used to soothe and stimulate. In holistic traditions, it’s valued for its warming nature, encouraging circulation and helping the body feel more comfortable when chills set in. Ginger’s gentle heat also brings balance to this recipe, grounding the brightness of citrus and creating a slow, spreading warmth that lingers after the last sip.
- Chili peppers – Just a touch of chili goes a long way. Used sparingly, it adds heat that can help open the senses and create a feeling of release, especially when congestion weighs heavy. In many traditional remedies, chili is included not to overpower, but to wake things up: a spark that nudges the body toward movement and flow.
- Honey – the best pure honey you can get your hands on is loaded with health properties. Honey finishes the pot with softness. Raw honey, in particular, has been used traditionally to soothe sore throats and calm coughs, but its role here is also for its powerful antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Honey smooths sharp edges out spice, and turns a collection of strong ingredients into something tender and drinkable. It’s the ingredient that says: rest now, you’re being taken care of.
- Thyme or Oregano – These herbs have deep roots in home remedies and old-world kitchens. Thyme and oregano are often associated with respiratory comfort and have been used in steam baths, teas, and broths for generations. Their aroma alone feels grounding and familiar, herbal, slightly wild, and unmistakably medicinal in the gentlest way. They lend this recipe its backbone, tying together heat and sweetness with an earthy calm.
- Gin or Vodka is optional but just a bit can help calm before bedtime.
- Water, which will simmer the powerful ingredients, strain and then freeze into individual popsicles for soothing and healing comfort.
Tools Needed And Why They Matter
- Popsicle mold – This is where the magic sets. Silicone molds are especially forgiving and make unmolding easy, but any popsicle mold will do. Think of it as the vessel that transforms a warm, fragrant infusion into something soothing and refreshing, perfect for slow, mindful enjoyment.
- Saucepan – A small to medium saucepan is used to gently simmer your wellness ingredients. This is where citrus peels soften, herbs release their aromatic oils, and spices infuse the liquid. Low and slow heat is key here; you’re coaxing out goodness, not rushing it.
- 2 Cup measuring cup and measuring spoons – Precision helps maintain balance, especially when working with bold flavors like ginger, citrus, or herbs. A glass measuring cup is ideal, allowing you to see the color and clarity of your infusion before it’s poured into molds.
- Peeler – A vegetable peeler makes it easy to remove citrus peel cleanly, avoiding too much bitter pith. Those thin strips of zest are rich in aromatic oils and bring brightness and depth to the popsicle’s flavor.
- Knife – A sharp knife ensures clean cuts when slicing fruit, ginger, or herbs. Thoughtful prep not only improves flavor extraction but also keeps the process calm and enjoyable, an often-overlooked part of wellness cooking.
- Strainer – Once your mixture has finished simmering, a fine-mesh strainer helps separate the infused liquid from peels, herbs, and spices. This step creates a smooth, sip-worthy base that freezes beautifully and feels gentle on the palate.
- Stovetop or burner – Any reliable heat source will work. The goal is steady, even heat to support infusion without boiling aggressively. This quiet simmer is where the ingredients do their best work.
Comfort A Cold Wellness Popsicles Naturally
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Strainer
- Popsicle mold
Ingredients
- 2 Lemons juiced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
- 2 Chili peppers chopped
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 3 Thyme sprigs
- 2 tbsp Gin or Vodka optional
- Water enough to make 3 cups liquid total
Instructions
- Place the lemon juice, ginger, peppers, sugar and 1/4 cup of water into a small pan. Bring to a boil.
- Drop in thyme and simmer for 5 minutes on low. Remove from heat and stir.
- Add honey and alcohol of your choice. Stir. Cool and strain. Add enough water to measure 3 cups total.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze 4-hours or overnight.
- Gently remove and store in airtight containers.
Notes
I believe the table... that place that draws people to gather, is the most powerful symbol of togetherness. All that happens before the table is set, the planning, the gathering, the preparing, are all an intricate part of the dance that create the mood of celebration to share with friends and loved ones.