When the hot summer sun is blazing, nothing cools you down quite like a sweet, frozen, icy popsicle treat. If you grew up in the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica, you surely remember “Suck Suck.” They are also commonly called “bag juice” or “sky juice.” Here in the United States, they are similar to the popsicles or icy pops they sell in the grocery stores.
These brightly colored frozen bag juice popsicles provided instant relief and pure joy. However, suck-suck is made with artificial fruit-flavored corn syrup that was diluted in water and then frozen. Sometimes, lime juice is mixed in for added flavor.
The problem is that store-bought icy pops or traditional suck suck are empty calories and loaded with sugar. Too much sugar consumption is bad for children and adults alike.
Why Are These Caribbean Bag Fruit Juices Called “SUCK SUCK?”
Growing up, I heard people nickname these popsicle coolers “suck suck.” I believe it is derived from the experience of drinking one of these bag juices on a hot summer day.
As the ice melts, children will repeatedly suck through the opening, made either using a scissors or their bare teeth, to get the melted juice from the bag. The repeated sucking motion, I believe, gave rise to the moniker “suck suck.”
Healthier Suck Suck Bag Juices
In this recipe blog, we take a nostalgic approach and give the traditional “Suck Suck” a healthy, homemade makeover!
These bag juice coolers are made with real fruits and no artificial dyes, are easy to make, and are ideal for kids, backyard BBQs, or any other occasion when you need to relax and cool off.
Whether you name them ice pops, juice bags, bag juice, Suck Suck, or popsicles, one thing is certain: they are a refreshingly healthier way to beat the heat!
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Healthy Frozen Suck Suck Bag Juice Fruit Popsicles.
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Healthy Frozen (Suck Suck) Bag Juice Fruit Popsicles.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Wooden Spoons
- Blender
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Strainer or Sieve
- 8.5 in x 5.5 in Sandwich Bags or Plastic Sleeves (12)
- Juice Press
- Nut Milk Bag or Cheesecloth
Ingredients
Ginger and Lime Juice
- 8 medium Limes, juiced (yields about 2 ½ cups)
- 3 Pieces Ginger Roots, Sliced (yields approximately 2-3 cups)
Melon Ginger Suck Suck Bag Juice Popsicle Coolers
- 8 cups Melon, Cubed
- 1 cup Fresh Ginger Juice
- ½ cup Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- 3 cups Water
Kiwi Lime "Suck Suck" Bag Juice Popsicle Coolers
- 4 medium Kiwis
- ½ cup Fresh Ginger Juice
- ½ cup Fresh Lime Juice or Lemon Juice
- 2½ cups Water
Instructions
Prepare the Lime and Ginger Juice
- Wash the limes and ginger with a vegetable brush. Cut the ginger into rough pieces. In a blender, combine ginger slices and 2 cups of water. Blend on high until smooth. Strain through a sieve. Press the pulp with the back of a spoon to obtain the most juice. Set aside.
- Wash and cut the limes in half. Press each half in a juice press and extract the lime juice into a mixing bowl. You may substitute with lemon, but lime was traditionally used. Futhermore, it gives the suck suck a more robust flavor. Set aside in a bowl.
Let's Make Kiwi Lime Suck Suck Bag Juice
- Wash the kiwis with a vegetable brush under warm running water. Cut them into cubes while they still have their skin. In a blender, combine cubed kiwis and 2½ cups of water. Blend on high until completely smooth.
- Transfer the blended fruit mixture to a cheesecloth or nut milk bag. You may also use a strainer.Make sure your hands are clean. With your clean hands, carefully squeeze out the juice into a bowl. Discard the pulp or add it to your compost bin.
- Combine ½ cup lime juice and ½ cup ginger juice with the kiwi fruit juice. Mix well. This step is optional, but 2 tablespoons of brown sugar were added to increase the sweetness. You may also use monk fruit or honey to sweeten.
- Pour 1½ cups of kiwi lime juice into each sandwich bag and tie a knot at the opening of the bags so that none of the juice will leak out. Place them inside the freezer and let them sit for at least 6 hours or until frozen hard.
Let's Make Melon Ginger Suck Suck Bag Juice
- Repeat the process for the melon. In a blender, blend the 8 cups of melon cubes with 3 cups of water until smooth. Use a milk nut bag or cheesecloth to strain into a mixing bowl. Combine 1 cup ginger juice, ½ cup lime juice, and 3 tablespoons brown sugar (optional). Mix well using a spoon.
- Pour 1½ cups of the melon ginger juice into the sandwich bags, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.Knot and seal the tops securely and place them in the freezer to freeze for at least 5 hours or until solid.You may also pour some of the mixture into a popsicle mold and freeze for a delicious popsicle treat.
- Serve the melon and kiwi "suck suck"he bag juice as a snack or a cooler on a hot summer day. Use a pair of scissors to cut one end of the bag juice. As the fruit-ice melts, suck the juice, beat the heat, and enjoy the refreshing flavors.
Make It A Suck Suck Buzz For The Adults
- If you want to make these suck suck coolers more adult-friendly, add coconut Bacardi rum or any other alcohol to the fruit mixture before freezing. They will be ideal for events such as the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day weekend, and birthday celebrations.
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I love this idea! Made with such good stuff! We used to do this with Oros. Great idea!
Thank you for visiting. Happy you like my suck suck. I have no idea what oros is, but sounds delicious
Wow! These sound absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to make these “suck suck” frozen juice bags for my kids. They will love these. It’s perfect for hot summer days. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Kelly. You kids are going to love these suck suck
Perfect timing! Enjoying the summer here in the United States right now! I love popsicles, and the fact that this is made with natural ingredients and little sugar makes it even better! I’m trying to lower my sugar intake! I’m been drinking less juice, but if there is natural fruit it’s ok!
Thanks for visiting, Charli. You can eliminate adding sugar to the suck suck bag juice, especially when you are using fruits with a naturally high sugar content. Hope you and your family will enjoy making them thsi summer. Keep cool
I love popsicles. They are something I need for this hot weather. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for visiting Fadima.
Wow! These look absolutely delicious and super healthy! We’ve been roasting here in Germany might need to give these a try thanks for sharing!! :)
Thanks for visiting. Happy you like the suck suck. Hope you try making them to cool off the German heat.
These look amazing and definitely the way to beat the heat this summer!
Thank you, Maggie. Appreciate you visiting. Hope you get to try my suck suck recipe.
So many great flavour ideas for refreshing popsicles perfect for hot summer days.
Thank you, Wendy. These suck suck coolers are perfect for the hot, humid summer days.
Looks delicious and great for summer, will try out this recipe!
Thank you, Emily. You will love these suck suck bag juices.
These sound absolutely wonderful! So fresh and flavourful, and I love that they are full of good, healthy ingredients too. Perfect for any hotter days.
Yes, they are healthier refresher coolers, Molly. Thanks for visiting.
What a clever, healthy twist on summer treats! I love how simple it is, just juice and fruit in a bag and the idea of freezing them into popsicles is pure genius. Can’t wait to try these on a hot day
Thank you for visiting. Hope you enjoy your suck suck bag juice when you make them.
Love this!!! My kids freeze everything in sight – I have the weirdest concoctions in my freezer. Will definitely get them to try this ‘suck,suck’ recipe! Love the idea of adding some Coconut Rum – of, course not for the kids. Gret post – thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for visiting. I am sure your kids will love this suck-suck bag juice.