Dirty Shirley Popsicle

tearing off the paper cup of Dirty Shirley Popsicle.

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Dirty Shirley Popsicles give the classic kiddie cocktail a frozen adult make-over. A fun refreshing treat for summer!

Prep Time10

Freeze Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: cocktail, Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 50kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

17 ounces cherry-limeade sparkling water ICE brand
½ cup vodka
1 ounce grenadine syrup
⅓ cup diced maraschino cherries approximately 12 whole cherries cut in half

Garnish

10 thin lime slices approximately ⅛ inch thick, with a small ¼ inch-sized slice in the center just large enough for the popsicle stick to go through
10 popsicle sticks food grade

Instructions

Add the cherry-limeade sparkling water, vodka, and grenadine syrup in a large (4-cup-sized) spouted glass bowl. Stir to combine and let the sparkling water settle (let the bubbles dissipate) for 2-3 minutes.
17 ounces cherry-limeade sparkling water, ½ cup vodka, 1 ounce grenadine syrup
Place 10 (3-ounce sized) paper cups on a small rimmed tray. Slowly pour the Dirty Shirley popsicle mix into each paper cup, filling almost to the top, being sure to leave approximately ¼ inch at the top of the cup. Each cup should have equal amounts of the liquid.
Place the tray of Dirty Shirley popsicles into the freezer (on a flat and sturdy surface) for 1 hour.
While your popsicles are starting to freeze, you will garnish your popsicle sticks by running a popsicle stick through the center of a single lime slice. Repeat until all 10 popsicle sticks have a lime slice attached. Set aside.
10 popsicle sticks, 10 thin lime slices
Once your Dirty Shirley popsicles are about a half of the way frozen, evenly divide the diced maraschino cherries into each of the cups of the partially frozen popsicle mixture and push them down into the cups slightly so they are distributed in the popsicle (a toothpick works great for this) before placing a popsicle stick with a lime slice into the center of each cup. Freeze for another 2-3 hours or until frozen solid.
⅓ cup diced maraschino cherries
Once the Dirty Shirley popsicles are fully frozen and you are ready to serve them, you will need to gently tear the paper cups off the outsides of each popsicle and dispose of the paper cups.

Notes

Storage:

To Store: These Dirty Shirley popsicles should be stored in the freezer in the paper cups until ready to enjoy them. They can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Tips:

Label For The Littles: Since these popsicles have alcohol in them, make sure they are clearly labeled so that the little ones do not eat them. Due to the addition of alcohol in these popsicles, they may not freeze quite as hard as a traditional popsicle but should still freeze well.
Slice and Slit: A small, sharp paring knife works best for slicing the limes and the little slits in the center. You want to slice the limes approximately ⅛ inch thick, and make a small ¼ inch-sized slit in the center just large enough for the popsicle stick to go through.
Pick Your Paper Cup: Dixie brand cups are great as they are known for being leakproof, but if you can not find Dixie brand cups, then there are plenty of other brands sold online or at stores. You just want to make sure that they are leakproof. They typically have a very thin, food-safe wax that coats the inside to keep the paper cups from getting soft and mushy once a liquid is added.
Create More For A Crowd: This recipe can easily be doubled if serving to a large crowd.
Form Other Flavors: Feel free to try other fizzy, fruity flavored sparking water. Ice pops made with fruit punch sparkling ICE and an orange slice or strawberry lemonade sparkling ICE and a slice of lemon will also taste delicious.
Use A Tray To Transport: Place the paper cups on a small rimmed tray or baking sheet for easy transportation purposes. It works so much better than transporting one or two at a time to the freezer

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