When we were kids summer meant playing in the sun and cooling off with popsicles. I say we relive those days.

Growing up my favorite item off the ice cream truck were the Red, White, and Blue popsicles. So yummy, so cool, so patriotic!

To make these layered popsicles you'll need patience and time. Each layer needs 2 hours to freeze on it's own. Don't worry! They're totally worth the wait.

Boozy popsicles don't freeze as hard as regular popsicles because of the addition of alcohol. You may be tempted to up the alcohol quantity, but be warned. Too much alcohol and your popsicles will be mush.

Red, White, and Boozy Popsicles

makes approx. 6 popsicles

INGREDIENTS

CHERRY BOMB

1/4 cup simple syrup

1/4 cup Lemon or Lime Juice

1/4 cup Black Cherry Juice

1/2 ounce Cherry Vodka

PINA COLADA

1/2 cup Coconut + Pineapple Water

1/4 cup Simple Syrup

1/4 ounce Coconut Rum

1/4 ounce Pineapple Rum

BLUE HAWAII

1/2 cup orange-pineapple juice

1/4 cup Simple Syrup

1/4 ounces blue curacao

1/4 ounce Vodka

(optional: 1-3 drops blue food coloring to obtain optimal blue color)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine each flavor separately.

2. Add the 1 1/2 ounces of Cherry Bomb flavor to each popsicle mold.

3. Allow 2 hours to freeze.

4. Remove from freezer and add 1 1/2 ounces of Pina Colada flavor to each popsicle mold..

5. Allow 2 hours to freeze.

6. Remove from freezer and add 1 1/2 ounces of Blue Hawaii flavor to each popsicle mold..

7. Allow 2 hours to freeze.

8. Run molds under warm water for a few seconds to remove popsicle.

9. Enjoy!