POP ROCKS COSMOPOLITAN

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Our favorite April Fool's Day pranks are as sweet as they are surprising. To wit: a cocktail rimmed with not sugar, but explosive Pop Rocks candy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packets watermelon- or strawberry-flavored Pop Rocks candy
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedge for rim
3 ounces cold vodka
1/4 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice
1 ounce Cointreau

Steps:

  • Put candy between sheets of parchment and lightly crush with a rolling pin or mallet. Moisten the rims of 2 chilled coupes with lime wedge, then dip them into the candy. Fill a shaker with ice. Add vodka, lime juice, pomegranate juice, and Cointreau, and shake well; divide between glasses.

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