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#sponsored ambassador art blog partner Christmas crafts Family fancy fun holidays kid-friendly Popsicle popsicle memories punch seasonal special occasion

Holiday Fun with Popsicle® – Creamsicle Sparkling Cider!

Disclosure: This post was created in connection with my appointment as an Ambassador in the Popsicle® Blogger Program.  Visit facebook.com/popsicle to join the conversation. All opinions are my own.

When I was a little girl my family would gather on special occasions for a fancy dinner at my aunt’s house. The grown ups would always drink wine in beautiful glasses, and I lived for those moments when I could drink my favorite sparkling cider in a champagne glass and toast with them.

This Thanksgiving I wanted to recreate that fun for my kids, creating their own special drink they could sip from the fancy glasses and toast to one another and with us. Since we all have Popsicle® on the brain 24/7 since my partnership with them, I thought I’d create a fun sparkling punch with those delicious creamsicles.

Mixing both flavors with some sparkling cider, lemon lime or club soda, this is sure to be a hit! The kids loved it and it was the talk of my Thanksgiving! The two creamsicle flavors combined with the creaminess created a sherbert look, which was perfect! My youngest, RoRo, was sipping on everyones colorful straws trying to get every last drop.

The preparations is simple. You just drop at least three Creamsicles of each flavor into a punch bowl, then pour an entire bottle of sparkling cider over. You can also use a club soda, ginger ale, or even lemon lime soda. I used plain sparkling apple cider and it worked perfectly.

Let the Creamsicles melt into the sparkling cider, and leave the sticks in. Once you’re ready to serve, just use a ladle and scoop the punch into a pretty (preferably plastic) glass and a fun straw.
The Popsicle® sticks are great to add as a fun stirrer!
This was the perfect drink for the kids while the adults had their preferred spirits or drinks.
For more Popsicle® fun, be sure to follow along on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest for many more fun ideas! I’ve truly enjoyed being a partner with Popsicle® these past few months. We’ve had so much fun!
I’d also like to share some of my favorite posts from the other Popsicle® Mom’s. So many of them got so creative, and I just love all of their ideas! My kids and I will be having some fun with some of these craft ideas with the Popsicle® Sticks too!
The Hungry Housewife’s cure for The “Drippy” Popsicle.
Mom Start’s Halloween Themed Popsicle Party.
The Suburban Mom’s Popsicle Stick Christmas Ornaments.
The Mama Report’s Sometimes it’s the little things, including Popsicle’s.
2 Boys + 1 Girl = One Crazy Mom’s Rainy day Popsicle Crafts.
Not So Average Mama’s History of Popsicle.
Experimental Mommy’s Popsicle Crafts.
Mamabee’s There’s Always Something to be Thankful for.
Blessed Beyond Words’ How to Make a Popsicle Stick Bow Bouquet Holder.
Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons’ Popsicle Pancakes.
Happily Ever After’s Popsicle Party.
Creative Juice’s Limeade Bites in Sugar Cookie Cups.
Not Just Mommy’s Amazing Popsicle Party.
Bloom Designs’ Hot Chocolate Coolers.
Party Pinching’s Fabulous Popsicle Party.
Mommy Digger’s Hot Fudgesicle Chocolate.
Mommy Mandy’s Popsicle Spider Web Craft.
Mommy of Two Little Monkeys’ Popsicle Stick Crafts.
Dealicious Mom’s Popsicle Ghosts.
PheMOMenon’s Popsicle Vanilla Frozen Yogurt.
NightOwl Mama’s Turkey Handprint Craft

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  1. TrulyBlessed says

    December 1, 2013 at 3:07 am

    I love that, and it’s totally something I would make & drink! Great job!

    • Mama Harris says

      December 1, 2013 at 4:09 am

      I have to admit, I enjoyed a glass too! 😉

  2. Sharelle D. Lowery, The Ultimate Fab Girl! says

    December 5, 2013 at 12:30 am

    You always have the most amazing recipes for Popsicle!! I love this one!!!

    • Mama Harris says

      December 9, 2013 at 5:39 pm

      Thank you, it was fun and so easy. Kids loved it! 🙂

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