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Creamsicle or Dreamsicle?

Creamsicles are creamy, orange-flavored popsicles that have found a special place in summertime cravings. But while some love creamsicles, others prefer another creamy, orange-flavored popsicle dreamsicles.   What's the difference?  Most of it is branding; these terms have been used interchangeably since the start of the creamsicle, it turns out there is a difference.  Both have a solid sherbet exterior, but a creamsicle technically has an ice cream center while a dreamsicle has an ice milk center.

Today's recipe of the day is something you can make for the holidays.  Orange Dreamsicle Moonshine

Ingredients

1 gallon pulp free orange juice
2 tbsp vanilla extract
½ cup French Vanilla Creamer
1 ½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup Vanilla Vodka
3 cups 190 proof Everclear

Instructions

In a very large pot, pour the orange juice, sugar, vanilla extract and the French Vanilla Coffee
Creamer. Bring to a boil and stir until the coffee creamer is completely incorporated. 

Add the Everclear and the vodka to the orange juice mix. Stir well. Ladle the hot beverage into
mason jars. Seal tightly with sterilized lids and bands. 

As the jars cool the lids will pop.  Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Shake well before serving. 

Recipe yields five and a half quarts.  Enjoy!

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 * A word about the jars and lids.  Sterilize your jars by immersing them in boiling water or running them through the dishwasher on the 'sanitize' cycle.  Lids are easy - in the microwave heat a Pyrex measuring cup full of water to a boil. Drop your lids in the hot water.  Fish them out with a sterile tongs.