Sweet Martini Pops

Directions

1. 1
   Slice the olives in half.
2. 2
   In a bowl, combine the olives, gin and sweet vermouth.
3. 3
   Let sit for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   In a saucepan, combine 4 cups of water and the sugar.
5. 5
   Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
6. 6
   Let cool.
7. 7
   Place 1 olive half in each pop mold in the ice cube trays.
8. 8
   Add the gin mixture to the sugar water, pour into the ice cube trays pimento side down, and insert the sticks.
9. 9
   Freeze for at least 12 hours.
10. 10
    Remove from the freezer; let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before removing the pops from the molds.
11. 11
    Feel free to dip these in some gin for an extra kick, or serve them with a shot glass half-filled with gin for dipping.