Cucumber Mint Popsicles

I saw this while looking for guidebooks for Minneapolis/St. Paul. One of the local magazines there, The Rake, had it posted. Anyone know where I can find fresh mint? I've been craving julips for a while too! (non-alcoholic ones).


Minty Cucumber Popsicles

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 pound seedless cucumber
3/4 cup freshly chopped mint
2 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger
1 lime, juiced
Pinch salt

Boil sugar and water in small saucepan until dissolved, creating simple syrup. Set aside to cool. Peel cucumbers and chop into chunks. Purée in a blender, adding mint and ginger. Blend until smooth. Add simple syrup and mix until combined, then stir in lime juice and pinch of salt. Pour mix into popsicle mold. Paper cups can also be used, but take care to cover them with plastic wrap before poking through handles or sticks—this will provide stability, ensuring that handles remain upright. Freeze for several hours until hard-set.