Bourbon Pops

Directions

1. 1
   For the lemon-mint simple syrup: Add 1 cup water and the sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
2. 2
   Turn off the heat and add the lemon peels and mint.
3. 3
   Allow to cool completely.
4. 4
   For the blueberry smash layer: Add the blueberries, 6 tablespoons lemon-mint simple syrup and lemon juice to a blender.
5. 5
   Puree until thoroughly combined.
6. 6
   Add to a 2-cup liquid measuring cup.
7. 7
   Stir in the bourbon and set aside.
8. 8
   For the lemon-julep layer: Add 1/2 cup water, the lemon juice, 1/3 cup of the lemon-mint simple syrup and the bourbon to a 2-cup liquid measuring cup.
9. 9
   Stir to combine and set aside.
10. 10
    Add 1/2 cup blueberry smash to any ice pop mold you have, filling each mold halfway.
11. 11
    Allow to freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
12. 12
    Once the blueberry smash layer is frozen, top off the ice pop with 1/2 cup of the lemon-julep layer into each individual mold.
13. 13
    Allow to freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
14. 14
    Carefully remove the pops from the mold and serve.