Cucumber Gimlet Pops

Directions

1. 1
   In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with the 1/4 cup of water and the mint and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Cover, remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Strain the mint syrup into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.
4. 4
   Whisk in the lime zest, lime juice, gin and cucumber puree.
5. 5
   In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the remaining 1 tablespoon of water and let stand until softened, 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Microwave the mixture at high power for 8 seconds, until the gelatin dissolves.
7. 7
   Whisk the gelatin into the cucumber mixture.
8. 8
   Arrange ten 2-ounce paper cups on a baking sheet.
9. 9
   Pour the popsicle mixture into the cups and freeze for 1 hour, until partially frozen.
10. 10
    Insert a stick in the center of each cup and freeze for 30 minutes longer, until fully frozen.
11. 11
    Tear off the paper and serve.
12. 12
    Or you can use a standard popsicle mold, and double/triple the recipe.