Blueberry Basil Ice Pops Recipe By Tasty

Steps:

• Make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, basil, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and the basil is fragrant. Remove from the heat.
• Strain the herb syrup through a fine-mesh sieve set over a blender. Add the blueberries and lemon juice. Blend on high speed until smooth.
• Divide the mixture between 6 ice pop molds. Freeze until solid, at least 6 hours.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• In a blender, puree blueberries with water, sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing with a rubber spatula to release as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Add water if needed to yield 3 cups.
• Divide among ten 2 1/2 ounce molds; insert wooden sticks, and freeze until solid, about 3 hours (and up to 1 week). To remove, dip bottom of molds in warm water for 2 to 3 seconds.

Steps:

• In a large pot over high heat, combine the water and Thai tea leaves. Bring the tea to a boil, then immediately pour the tea through a strainer into a heat-proof vessel to remove the tea leaves. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
• Make the simple syrup: in a small pot over high heat, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is clear.
• Assemble the tea: divide the ice between 2 glasses, then add simple syrup, tea, and half-and-half.
• Stir before serving.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Make the blueberry basil simple syrup: In a small pot over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Add the blueberries and basil. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is clear. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Strain before using. The syrup will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• Make the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the lime juice, 1 ounce blueberry basil simple syrup, and the vodka. FIll the shaker with ice, then shake vigorously. Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass and garnish a basil leaf and blueberries.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• For lemon syrup, place first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Remove rosemary and lemon zest. Stir in lemon juice; cool completely., Place blueberries and sugar in another saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until berries pop, 5-7 minutes. Cool completely., Add whipped topping to the lemon syrup, whisking to blend. Transfer half the mixture to a pastry bag. Pipe into molds. Layer with blueberries. Pipe the remaining whipped topping mixture over top. Close molds with holders. If using paper cups, top with foil and insert sticks through foil., Freeze until firm, about 4 hours. To serve, dip pop molds briefly in warm water before removing.