Whiskey Sour Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1/2 cup dry whiskey sour mix (2 packets of individual drink mix)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vinegar

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 250 degrees F.
  2. Place popcorn in a large 4-inch deep buttered baking pan. Keep warm in oven.
  3. Combine remaining ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook until mixture reaches 250 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
  4. Remove popcorn from oven. Pour syrup mixture over popcorn.
  5. Mix well and shape into balls.