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Lime-Basil-Gin Ice Pops

August 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The weather has been perfectly mild here–warm, sunny days and chilly mornings. As I type this, I’m drinking my first cup of hot tea in days…and it is wonderful.

BUT! Summer is not over, folks, and I have a few more ice pop recipes to share before it’s time to welcome autumn en force with all of it’s apple, pumpkin, and spiced bounty. These  pops are a far cry from the comforting warmth of fall–they are tart and herbal with a hint of booze. Icy and fresh, they are a grown-up version of lime-ade. You may have noticed, I’m a bit of a fan of herbal syrups, and this one is no exception. I love the way the basil plays with the juniper-woodsiness of the gin, while the lime brings some brightness to the party, and sweet sugar softens the edge of the other ingredients and makes these pops a real treat.

Lime-Basil-Gin Ice Pops

These pops are quite lime-y, if they are too tart and strong, reduce the lime juice or add more sugar/water to taste. Feel free to leave out to booze–or replace it with fruit juice–to make these pops friendly for everyone.

3 cups water, divided

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves

1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice

tiny pinch of salt

1/3 cup gin

In a small saucepan heat 1/2 cup pf the water with the sugar–heat to dissolve sugar and bring to a boil, stir in torn basil leaves and remove from heat. Let steep 10-15 minutes, strain out basil leaves and set syrup aside to cool.

Stir together remaining water, syrup, lime juice, salt, and gin until well combined. Divide between ice pop molds, freeze for 45 minutes, insert sticks, continue to freeze until solid–at least 12 hours (due to the alcohol).

 

 

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  1. Megan

    August 20, 2012 at 4:31 am

    Herbal syrups need to happen more at my house. And that second picture is just so pretty! It could be poster size in my life. I’d gaze at it for days! Preferably while eating one of these booze-pops.

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 20, 2012 at 4:35 am

      thanks man! everyone just needs a herbal, booze sitch!

      Reply
  2. Kayla

    August 20, 2012 at 7:59 am

    Gin is my fav…Definitely making these!

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    • cindy

      August 20, 2012 at 1:12 pm

      gin love!

      Reply
  3. Laura Dembowski

    August 20, 2012 at 9:25 am

    The ice pops look great! The weather has been absolutely perfect. If it could stay like this year round, I would be the happiest person in the world.

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    • cindy

      August 20, 2012 at 1:13 pm

      yes! I totally agree Laura.

      Reply
  4. Jenny (VintageSugarcube)

    August 20, 2012 at 9:38 am

    As always, your pics are stunning and then some. And those ginny pop are kick’n!

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    • cindy

      August 20, 2012 at 1:13 pm

      aw, thanks Jenny!

      Reply
  5. Katie @ Blonde Ambition

    August 20, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Mmm, I love the combo of lime & gin. Never thought to add basil, but it sounds fantastic!

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    • cindy

      August 20, 2012 at 1:13 pm

      yes! if you like basil, I bet you’d love these.

      Reply
  6. danguole

    August 20, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    THat is what I should’ve done with extra basil! Looks amazing!

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 21, 2012 at 4:25 am

      Thanks Danguole!

      Reply
  7. NicoleD

    August 21, 2012 at 11:52 am

    I love everything about these! Such pretty pops!

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 21, 2012 at 12:19 pm

      Thanks Nicole! I bet you’d love them 🙂

      Reply
  8. Sara

    August 24, 2012 at 11:06 am

    I love these photos too! I know it’s hard to photograph frozen things (why I rarely do, ha!) so I am doubly impressed. And they look absolutely delicious, of course.

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 26, 2012 at 8:45 am

      yes, things can get a little melty! Thanks!

      Reply
  9. Sasha

    May 18, 2013 at 8:39 am

    Wow! These pops look amazing! I can taste them just by looking at the pictures! Time to get out the popcicle mold! Im planning on a fruit juice alternative so some of the younger generation can enjoy it too, suggestions for which type of juice to use that still keeps the pops’ flavor?

    Reply

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