Big Stick Cocktail - Layered Frozen Pineapple Cherry Cocktail

Shanna

Remember those amazing Big Stick popsicles you had as a kid? Here they are in adult cocktail form. Yield depends on size glasses you use.

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Prep Time 20

Additional Time 5

Total Time 25

Servings 6 -8 cocktails

Ingredients

For the pineapple layer

16 ounces frozen pineapple chunks
3-4 ounces Pau Maui vodka white rum or silver tequila would also work
.25 ounce lime juice about a tablespoon
2-3 teaspoon simple syrup
1-2 ounces coconut water *

For the Cherry layer

16 ounces frozen dark sweet cherries
3-4 ounces Pau Maui vodka white rum or silver tequila would also work
.25 ounce lime juice about a tablespoon
2-3 teaspoon simple syrup
1-2 ounces coconut water*

Garnish:

Pineapple wedges
Fresh dark cherries
pineapple leaves

Instructions

To make the cocktails:

I used tall collins glasses, any glass will work, check glass amount first. My glasses hold about a cup of liquid.

For the pineapple layer:

In a blender, combine the frozen pineapple, vodka ( or spirit of choice), lime juice, simple syrup. Blend and add in the coconut water a tablespoon at a time until you achieve a thick, smooth mixture. Transfer to a jar or container and pop into your freezer to chill while you make the cherry mixture

To make the cherry layer :

Same as the pineapple layer, combine the cherries, vodka, lime juice, syrup and blend. Add in the coconut water to thin to desired thick, smooth consistency then transfer to jar or container to set up a bit in the freezer. You want both the pineapple and cherry mixtures to be very cold and thick in order to layer properly
When ready to assemble the drinks take your chilled glasses out of the freezer and alternate layers of pineapple and cherry, a few tablespoons each until you fill your glass. Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedges and a cherry with a stem and a pineapple leaf. Serve immediately.

Notes

The key to these popsicles is keeping everything as cold as possible. Chill the glasses in the freezer and you can keep the pineapple and cherry mixtures separate until ready to layer. The alcohol will prevent the mixtures from freezing completely solid

You can make these non-alcoholic. Omit the alcohol and trade for either pineapple and cherry juices or more coconut water

These also make awesome popsicles. Fill popsicle molds layering like you do the cocktail and freeze. They will not be completely solid due to the alcohol, so you can use less alcohol for a more solid pop. Or make non-alcoholic pops.