There’s something extra special about pairing this season’s long, warm days with quintessential savory favorites like juicy, off-the-grill burgers, buttery corn on the cob, and seared sausages. But when it comes to nostalgic sweets, ice pops reign supreme. Whether you ran towards the ice cream truck melody or walked to the corner store with the blistering sun beating on your back, that first bite of an ice pop made it all worth it. Your next task was to eat it before it covered your hand in sticky, juicy sweetness while avoiding the dreaded brain freeze.
These days, ice pops have been elevated to craveable adult-worthy treats behind polished glass vitrines, with sophisticated flavors like baklava, peanut butter chocolate ganache or pineapple jalapeño. Mizner Park’s own Cielito Artisan Pops has been a pioneer in transforming a childhood snack into a decadent indulgence for all.
We sat down with Sindy Posso to chat about this small business she owns with her husband, Ivan Sussman, and how they’re keeping their family traditions alive through their standout ice pop flavors.
Why did you want to open an ice pop shop?
I grew up in Colombia surrounded by a family that spends lots of time in the kitchen. My grandmother used to make cakes and ice cream for a living, which inspired and motivated me to open a concept that would extend our love and passion for healthy and tasty treats outside our family. I felt Popsicles or ice cream pops would be an interesting and fun way to present her recipes.
What make Cielito Pops unique?
We want customers to feel like they are having a piece of heaven, so we are passionate about quality and taste. Ingredients are the most important. All our pops are hormone-free, preservative-free and non-GMO. We do not use corn syrups, artificial flavors or colors. We make ice cream the old-fashioned way, cutting the fruits ourselves in our kitchen and preparing and pasteurizing our own recipe ice cream base from scratch. We use a single-bean, award-winning Caribbean chocolate for our dips.
Why did you want to bring your creations up to Boca?
We love Boca. For as long as I can remember, we have been coming to the Mizner Amphitheater for concerts and kids’ activities. When the opportunity to open a store at Mizner came up, we did not think twice. I really enjoy working at this store, meeting families, our loyal customers, and new ones. Boca is the perfect combination of a family neighborhood and a fun vacation destination.
What is your favorite flavor and why?
Today is tamarind, but next week, who knows? I keep changing my favorite flavor, but tamarind certainly takes me to my childhood.
What’s next for Cielito Artisan Pops?
We are having a lot of fun with our current operation of three stores, and this year, we will be building our new production facility. We are a small family business and want to keep it like that. We want to make sure we do not compromise quality.
