Homemade Popsicle Rockets for 4th of July

Try this treat for dessert this Fourth of July: Popsicle Rockets.

I love this one for kids, and adults too: Popsicle Rockets

Here’s what you need to get started: red juice, blue juice and white juice.
Red is easy, blue can be blue Gatorade or Kool aid, and white juice can be lemonade.

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You’ll also need two dozen 3oz paper cups and two dozen Popsicle sticks.

Begin by having your children mix up the juice if need be.
Pour two tablespoons of the red juice into the bottom of each cup and place in the freezer for 2-3 hours.
Remove from freezer add two tablespoons of the white juice and place Popsicle sticks into the center of each cup. Take care when pushing the sticks into the mostly frozen red juice. Children can get enthusiastic and push the sticks all the way through the cup.
Place back into the freezer for another 2-3 hours. Pull out and top with white juice.
Refreeze until hard. Peel off paper cups and serve when ready!

What do I need to make 4th of July popsicle rockets with my kids?

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You will need red juice, blue juice (blue Gatorade or Kool-Aid both work well), and white juice such as lemonade. You will also need two dozen 3-ounce paper cups and two dozen popsicle sticks. Have the kids help mix the juice — it turns the project into a fun activity before the freezing even begins.

How do I get the layers to stay separate in homemade layered popsicles?

Pour just two tablespoons of red juice into the bottom of each cup and place in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours until mostly solid. Then add two tablespoons of white juice and insert the popsicle stick carefully into the center before freezing for another 2 to 3 hours. Finally add the blue juice on top and refreeze until fully hard. The key is letting each layer firm up completely before adding the next.

How long does it take to make three-layer homemade popsicles?

Plan for about 6 to 9 hours total, since each layer needs 2 to 3 hours in the freezer to firm up before you add the next color. Starting the evening before or early in the morning of your celebration ensures they are ready in time. When completely frozen, simply peel off the paper cups and serve.

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