Blueberry Basil Martini Pops

1. 1

   Combine the water and sugar together in a small pot.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves.

3. 3

   Add the basil and stir.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat, cover and cool to room temperature to make a basil-infused simple syrup.

5. 5

   Strain, discarding the solids.

6. 6

   Puree the blueberries, lemon juice and basil syrup in your blender in batches.

7. 7

   Strain into a large bowl, mashing the puree around with a spoon to extract as much as liquid as you can.

8. 8

   Discard the solids.

9. 9

   Whisk with vodka.

10. 10

    Fill the pop molds with the blueberry mixture leaving 1/4 inch at the top.

11. 11

    Freeze until slushy, then insert a stick in each.

12. 12

    Freeze overnight, until solid.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.