Hibiscus, Mint, Ginger Popsicles

We LOVE this recipe from Half Baked Harvest // http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/ginger-hibiscus-and-minty-watermelon-popsicles/

Ingredients:

3/4 cup water

3 tablespoons fresh hibiscus flowers

1 inch fresh ginger, peeled + finely chopped or grated for more flavor

1/4 cup honey, add 1-2 tablespoons more for a sweeter pop

1/4 cup fresh mint (you can also use basil)

4-5 cups fresh watermelon

the juice of 1 lemon

Method:

Bring the water to a boil in a medium size pot. Remove from the heat and add the fresh hibiscus flowers, ginger, honey and mint leaves. Cover and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain into a blender and discard the used hibiscus flowers, ginger and mint.

To the blender, add the the watermelon and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer/sieve or into a bowl lined with cheesecloth. Squeeze out all the juice and discard the watermelon pulp.

Pour the mixture among 8 popsicle molds. Place the molds in the freezer and freeze for 1 hour. Remove and insert popsicle sticks. Return to the freezer and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. To remove the popsicles run the mold under hot water for 10 seconds and then pull the popsicles out of the molds. Store in the freezer.