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Cannabis-Infused Popsicles for Hot Days

Adults-only ice pops sweetened with infused simple syrup, mixed so every pop carries a similar dose, and stored where kids can't mistake them for theirs.

By the High Society team3 min read

Cannabis popsicles are a grown-up frozen dessert for hot Michigan days: fruit juice or puree sweetened with infused simple syrup and frozen in molds. What matters most is an even dose in every pop and a freezer plan that keeps them away from kids.

Dosing: divide by the molds

Divide the THC in the infused syrup you use by the number of pops. Say your infused simple syrup works out to about 5 mg per teaspoon. For 10 pops at 2.5 mg each, you'd stir in 5 teaspoons (25 mg) and sweeten the rest of the way with plain syrup. A pop can take 2 hours to make itself felt, and the effects can last 4 to 12, so have one and wait. Our THC dosage guide covers starting amounts.

What you need

Fruit juice or puree (or puree with a splash of cream or coconut milk), your measured infused syrup and plain syrup to taste; fresh fruit, mint or basil are optional. Flower for a batch of syrup can be ordered for pickup from your nearest High Society store's menu.

How to make cannabis popsicles

Whisk the base and syrups for a full 30 seconds, since infusions can settle in a water-based mix, and stir again between pours. Leave 1/4 inch of headroom, freeze until slushy, add the sticks and freeze solid. Running warm water over the molds releases the pops.

Flavor ideas

Keep the look plain and grown-up. As of October 2026, Michigan's rules for licensed edibles bar shapes, cartoons and packaging that appeal to minors. Those rules cover licensed products, not your kitchen, but the reasoning holds: skip novelty molds and cartoon colors.

Storage and labeling

Frozen pops look like kids' food. A 2023 study of U.S. poison center data counted 3,054 cases of children younger than 6 eating cannabis edibles in 2021, against 207 in 2017, and nearly every case happened in a home.

  • Store the pops in a sealed, opaque container labeled "THC, adults only," with the mg per pop and the date.
  • Keep it high in the freezer, never with kids' frozen desserts.
  • Serve them only to adults 21 and older who've been told they're infused, never at gatherings with kids.

If a child eats one, call Poison Control right away at 1-800-222-1222, or 911 in an emergency; if a pet does, call your veterinarian or an animal poison control center. Our guide to cannabis and parenting has more storage ideas.

Recipe

Makes
10 ice pops (3-ounce molds)
Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
None (freeze overnight)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fruit juice or puree (or 2 1/2 cups puree plus 1/2 cup cream or coconut milk)
  • Infused simple syrup, measured for your dose (see the note)
  • Plain simple syrup or sugar, to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, chopped fresh fruit, a few mint or basil leaves

Steps

  1. Taste the base and sweeten it with plain syrup or sugar first.

  2. Whisk in the measured infused syrup for a full 30 seconds.

  3. Pour into 10 molds, leaving about 1/4 inch of headroom, and stir the base again between pours.

  4. Freeze for 1 to 2 hours, until slushy, then insert the sticks.

  5. Freeze until solid, at least 4 more hours or overnight.

  6. Run warm water over the outside of the molds for 10 to 20 seconds to release the pops.

  7. Store the pops in a sealed, labeled freezer container on a high shelf.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make sure each popsicle has the same dose?

Mix thoroughly and measure. Whisk the infused syrup into the whole batch before pouring, stir again between molds and fill every mold to the same line. Then divide the total mg by the number of pops, and use a measuring cup if your molds vary in size.

How long do cannabis popsicles take to kick in?

Health Canada's range is half an hour to 2 hours, with the full effect as late as 4 hours in, and effects can last 4 to 12 hours. A cold pop goes down fast, so it's easy to reach for a second too soon. Have one, give it at least 2 hours and stay off the road.

Can I use a tincture instead of syrup?

Yes. Stir the measured tincture into the base with your regular sweetener and whisk well, since tinctures can separate in a water-based mix. Use the mg per mL on the label to work out the total, then divide by the number of pops. Glycerin tinctures taste sweet; alcohol ones taste sharper.

Sources

  1. Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency: Marihuana Rules, R 420.1 to R 420.1004 (PDF)michigan.gov
  2. Tweet M.S. et al., Pediatric Edible Cannabis Exposures and Acute Toxicity: 2017-2021, Pediatrics (2023)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. Health Canada: Cannabis, lower your riskscanada.ca
  4. Public Health Agency of Canada: Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health statement on cannabis extracts, edibles and topicals (2020)canada.ca
  5. CDC: Cannabis frequently asked questionscdc.gov
  6. America's Poison Centers: Frequently asked questions (pet poisonings)poisonhelp.org

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