Lavender Lemonade Popsicles

For a cool treat on a hot summer day, try these Lavender Lemonade Popsicles. The flowery lavender and sour lemon together make a delicious flavor that is both sweet and sour.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

Put 1 cup of water, honey, and dried lavender buds in a small saucepan

Stir the ingredients together over medium-low heat until they begin to simmer

Take the pan off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes

Pour the lavender-infused syrup through a strainer into a bowl

Throw away the lavender buds

Put the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of water in a different bowl and mix them together

Add the lavender syrup and mix it in well

Place the mix into popsicle molds

Put in the popsicle sticks and freeze until solid, which should take at least 4 hours

Run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to help the popsicles come out of the molds after they are frozen

Serve and have fun!

Basil Mint Citrus Mojito Popsicles

This Basil Mint Citrus Mojito Popsicle is a cool take on the traditional mojito drink. They're great for cooling off on a hot day because they taste like fresh herbs and citrus. You can also add a splash of rum to make them more exciting!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• Zest and juice of 2 limes
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup white rum optional

Instructions:

Put basil, mint, lime zest, lemon zest, lime juice, lemon juice, honey, and water in a blender

Mix until it's smooth

Pour the mixture into the popsicle molds until they are about three quarters full

If you want to, add a little rum to each mold

Put in the popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the whole thing is frozen

Long-term use of warm water on the outside of the molds will help popsicles come out of them