Honeydew Cucumber Margarita Ice Lolly

The hot weather always has us craving something cool and fresh and we have found the ultimate satisfaction for this craving. These lollies are strictly for adults, perfect for a barbecue or garden party with friends! They will take a little preparation in advance but will be so totally worth it. That sweet summery taste of melon goes perfectly with the sharpness of lime and tequila, we can't believe we haven't thought of this combination before!

Makes five Lollies

1 cup honeydew juice (approximately a whole melon)
1/3 cup cucumber juice (approximately half a cucumber)
½ cup tequila
1 tablespoon triple sec
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon mint simple syrup (recipe follows)
3 large mint sprigs

Instructions:

1. Place the honeydew and cucumber in a food processor or a blender and process until everything is pureed. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice and mint syrup and process for another 20-30 seconds to blend well. Pour mixture into lolly mould.

2. Freeze for about 2 hours or until mixture starts to solidify enough to hold a lolly stick upright. Insert sticks and finish freezing lollies overnight. To release popsicles run hot water on the outside of the molds for 2-3 seconds.

Mint Syrup
(You will have more syrup than you need. Save for other cocktail uses.)
· 1/2 cup water
· 1/2 cups sugar
· 1 cup mint leaves, loosely packed

Instructions:

1. Place sugar and water in a pan over heat until sugar dissolves. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature and place mint leaves in mixture and muddle. Allow mint leaves to steep for 20 minutes. Strain and discard leaves. (Depending on the fineness of the sieve tiny pieces may remain).