How to Make Lemon Balm and Mint Cool Down Pops

Cool, colorful, and full of plant-powered flavor— frozen treats like the pops below are a playful way to enjoy herbs and fruits on hot summer days. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) and mint (Mentha spp.) are the perfect herbs to offer some refreshment as the temperatures soar.

The following recipe for Lemon Balm and Mint Cool-Down Pops comes directly from our brand-new Maker’s Summer Herbs DIY Intensive, exclusively offered inside The Herbarium membership!

Calming and Cooling Herbs

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) 

This friendly plant is a gentle, lemon-scented herb celebrated for its calming, mood-brightening, and digestive-supportive properties. With cooling and slightly drying energetics, it’s a nice counterpoint to the heat of summer and is often used to ease tension, promote sleep, and soothe an overactive mind or unsettled stomach, especially when heat or stress is a factor.

Mint (Mentha spp.) 

Herbalists frequently turn to peppermint (Mentha x piperita) and spearmint (Mentha spicata) to soothe digestive upset, ease bloating, and calm the nerves. Spearmint is milder than peppermint and a favorite for children, pregnancy blends, and those who prefer a less intense mint flavor. Mints blend beautifully in teas, infused waters, herbal baths, and culinary recipes. In summer, mints are especially popular for cooling drinks and gentle herbal soaks, and they make a delicious cooling addition to these pops.

Join Herbal Academy team member Heather Skasick as she demonstrates how she uses these crowd favorites to create tasty herbal popsicles that will appeal to kids and adults alike!

Find more summer recipes and endless inspiration in the newly released Maker’s Summer Herbs DIY Intensive! This hands-on Intensive explores the many ways to incorporate summer herbs into your daily rhythms—whether in the kitchen, your wellness toolkit, or through creative projects. 

You’ll meet a variety of beloved summer herbs and learn how to use them for nourishment, self care, and simple seasonal joy. We’ll explore culinary creations, wellness-focused preparations, and herb-inspired crafts—all with a focus on keeping things approachable, practical, and fun.

Here’s what you can expect in each session:

Session 1: Introduction to Summer Herbs

Meet key summer herbs and explore what makes this season unique from an herbal perspective. You’ll get an overview of seasonal energetics, herbal actions that shine in summer, and ways to approach summer herb use with intention and creativity.

Session 2: Culinary Creations with Summer Herbs

Celebrate the flavors of summer with fresh and flavorful herbal recipes! This session includes simple infusions, cooling beverages, herbal ice cubes, seasonal spreads, and more. 

Session 3: Wellness Preparations with Summer Herbs

Explore summer-friendly herbal supports that can help the body adapt to heat, activity, and sun exposure. This lesson covers cooling teas, herbal vinegars, soothing sprays, and more.

Session 4: Creative Crafts with Summer Herbs

Bring a little botanical beauty into your every day with fun, crafty projects using summer herbs. We’ll guide you through pressed herb art, floral bath soaks, and garden-fresh body care—all using herbs you can grow or gather.

By the end of this Intensive, you’ll have a toolkit of recipes, projects, and ideas to help you connect more deeply with summer—and plenty of inspiration to keep exploring. 

Learn more about the Maker’s Summer Herbs DIY Intensive and join The Herbarium to start making right away!