Summer Spa Popsicles!

Hello Summer!

Spa Popsicles are a cool, fun, summer-in-your-mouth popsicle loaded with summer fruit and a hint of herb flavor!

They make me want to be at a spa somewhere beautiful or an amazing resort poolside cabana!

These are great on a hot blistery day when the heat and humidity become unbearable and there's no pool or beach immediately in sight! Count on these lovelies to cool you down instantly!
Want another?

Lucky for you I've got a few no-fail easy popsicle recipes. All you need to worry about is making room in your freezer. Once you start making them you won't resist trying new flavors.

Naturally sweet, hydrating and not from a box!
 

TOOLS

popsicle sticks

popsicle mold - I used Non Pro Ice Pop Maker which you can purchase on amazon.com

medium size strainer

4 cup measuring cup or medium sized containder with pouring spout

blender

small 1-2 quart sauce pan 

Strawberry Hibiscus Popsicles
2 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup hibiscus dried flowers
4 cups halved strawberries

Raspberry Lavender Popsicles
2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp edible lavender
12 oz frozen or 4 cups fresh raspberries

Cucumber Lime Basil Popsicles

1-3/4 cups water

3/4 cups sugar

1 bunch basil

3/4 cup lime juice

4 cucumbers

Cantaloupe Mint Popsicles

2 cups water

1/2 cup sugar

1 bunch mint  
4 cups large cubed cantaloupe

DIRECTIONS

First make the herb simple syrup. Mine is less sweet whereas a true simple syrup is equal parts water to sugar. Tip: use coconut water instead of regualar water for extra hydrating benefits!

Herb Simple Syrup
Rub herb sprigs in your hands to bruise leaves and stems, then combine in a small 2 quart saucepan with water and sugar per each recipe as listed above. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved for about 2 minutes. Simmer for 1 minute. Then remove from heat and let steep, keep covered for 5 minutes. Pour through a strainer over a bowl. Discard herb sprigs. Let herb simple syrup cool down.

While the simple syrup is cooling, wash and cut the fruit and add to the blender, pour the cooled simple syrup and begin blending the mixture until smooth - don't forget to put the lid on the blender! Pass the mixture thru a strainer. Carefully pour the mixture into the popsicle mold filling each section. Cover and insert the popsicle sticks.

Freeze for minimum of 5 hours or overnight. Before trying to release the popsicles from the molds try running the bottom section thru running tap water to help loosen. Voila!

 Stay cool!