Name: Cucumber-Lime Pops with Gin
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 c. sugar -; 1/4 c. water -; 1 tbsp. water -; 1/4 c. coarsely chopped mint leaves -; 2 tsp. finely grated lime zest -; 1/4 c. fresh lime juice -; 1/4 c. gin -; 1 cucumber -; 1/2 tsp. unflavored powdered gelatin -

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Ingredients for - Cucumber-Lime Pops with Gin

1. 1/2 c. sugar -

2. 1/4 c. water -

3. 1 tbsp. water -

4. 1/4 c. coarsely chopped mint leaves -

5. 2 tsp. finely grated lime zest -

6. 1/4 c. fresh lime juice -

7. 1/4 c. gin -

8. 1 cucumber -

9. 1/2 tsp. unflavored powdered gelatin -

How to cook deliciously - Cucumber-Lime Pops with Gin

1. Stage

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with the 1/4 cup of water and the mint. Bring to a boil. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain the mint syrup into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature. Whisk in the lime zest, lime juice, gin, and cucumber puree.

2. Stage

In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the remaining 1 tablespoon of water and let stand until softened, 5 minutes. Microwave the mixture at high power for 8 seconds, until the gelatin dissolves. Whisk the gelatin into the cucumber mixture.

3. Stage

Arrange ten 2-ounce paper cups on a baking sheet. Pour the popsicle mixture into the cups and freeze for 1 hour, until partially frozen. Insert a stick in the center of each cup and freeze for 30 minutes longer, until fully frozen. Tear off the paper and serve.