lavender-basil limeade popsicles!

i made these popsicles on a whim yesterday and really liked them! they're simple, sweet, and tart. i would have loved to use mint but we had bushels of basil so i thought it'd be fun to mix it up a bit. this recipe would be perfect as a drink too! enjoy!  

ingredients/directions:

{limeade}

4-6 large limes

1 cup sugar 

4 cups water, divided

in a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of water with sugar, stirring until crystals are dissolved. 
combine sugar-water, lime juice and the rest of the water in a large pitcher. add more sugar or water, depending on desired sweetness/tartness.


{lavender simple syrup}

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons of culinary lavender
bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan. remove from heat and and add lavender. let lavender steep for at least 30 minutes. remove lavender buds and chill in the refrigerator until ready to make popsicles!


{popsicles}
fill popsicle molds with limeade leaving room for desired amount of lavender simple syrup. add simple syrup (i used 2-3 tablespoons!) and chopped basil (or mint)--the herbs will float to the top of the mold (the base of the popsicle) which makes for an aesthetically pleasing accent of green to each pop! it also makes for a surprising and tasteful end to your frozen treat!