Watermelon popsicles: Jonny Pops

It’s finally that time of the year where we get to relax, have an excuse to wear sunglasses and eat watermelon. Being watermelon lovers, we couldn’t pass up this scrumptious opportunity to have our two favorite summer delights come together: watermelon and popsicles.

Hasan: Watermelons are the most iconic and classic summer fruit and one of my favorite fruits to have in the summer. So, of course, when I saw watermelon popsicles, I knew I had to try them. Pairing the best summer fruit with a refreshing, cold popsicle —what could go wrong with this dynamic duo? As a watermelon fan, I was disappointed when I didn’t get the authentic taste of watermelon in the popsicle. It felt very artificial and it almost tasted like watermelon gum you get at Walmart but cold. These popsicles are a 6/10 for me, and that’s me being generous. 

McCarthy: I’m a watermelon lover through and through. If I had to choose between a watermelon and an H in Honors English, I would choose the watermelon. How could we pass up the opportunity to try a watermelon popsicle? It’s a mix of the two most iconic summer treats,  and in the back of the popsicle freezer, we found the perfect contender: Jonny Pop’s watermelon flavor. These were the perfect-looking popsicles, even better than I had imagined. It looked like I had just cut a slice of watermelon, and even though we aren’t supposed to judge a book by its cover, this one gets bonus points. 

The taste is the real deciding factor,  and I loved the taste. The flavor was incredibly strong and there was no mistaking that it was supposed to be a watermelon. It might be too bold and sweet for some buyers, but a great thing about these is that they are organic.  You don’t have to feel too bad about eating the whole pack since they’re basically fruit — at least that’s what I’m telling myself. They do have a slightly artificial taste that deducts some points, but they’re a treat I would definitely purchase again. Overall, this treat gets a 7.5/10 from me, because what’s summer without watermelon?