Red White and Blue Popsicles

Make the Hibiscus Juice: Combine 2 cups of water, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers in a small pot. Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes, then strain the flowers out. Stir occasionally to ensure the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool to room temperature then chill in the fridge.

Make the Lemonade: Make a simple syrup by combining 1/2 cup of sugar with 1/2 cup of water over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add 1/2 cup of freshly-squeezed lemon juice and 2.5 cups water. Stir and chill.

Make the Butterfly Pea Tea: Combine 3 cups of water, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup butterfly pea flowers in a small pot. Allow to simmer for a minute or two, then take off the heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain the flowers out, cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge.

Determine Each Layer Quantity: Once all three of your beverages have been made and chilled, you'll want to calculate how much to put in each popsicle layer. You can do this by measuring how much water fits inside your popsicle mold. Take that number and divide it by three.

Layer the Popsicles: Pour the determined amount of red hibiscus juice into your popsicle molds and place in freezer. Allow to freeze until solid, approximately 2-4 hours. Then add the same amount of lemonade, as well as a popsicle stick, and return to the freezer for another 2-4 hours. Finally, add your butterfly pea tea and allow to freeze for another 2-4 hours, or until all layers are completely frozen.