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Berry Mojito Popsicles
Serves 10 - 12 popsicles

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar (Or sugar alternate)
30 mint leaves, divided
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup rum*
1 cup+ frozen or fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries

Directions:
1. In a small saucepan combine the sugar and water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in 20 mint leaves. Cover and let steep until mint syrup is cool.

2. Slice any berries that are large in size into slices or bitesize pieces.

3. In a small mixing bowl combine the prepared mint syrup, lime juice, and rum. Pour mixture into Popsicle molds, adding remaining mint leaves and berries of choice into each one. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

*omit rum, if desired

Nutrition facts per popsicle: 110 calories, 0 grams fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 0 milligrams sodium, 15 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 14 grams sugar, 0 grams protein