Χά�ων Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I was looking at Kool-Aid the other day for a party I will be hosting soon. Does anyone drink it? Do you mix the flavors? Do you add anything to it? Does it freeze well into popsicles? What about ice? Should I make some in advance and freeze it as ice so it does not water down the jug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I was looking at Kool-Aid the other day for a party I will be hosting soon. Does anyone drink it? We do (but with only 3/4 cup of sugar) Do you mix the flavors? No, but I do add real lemons to the lemonade. Do you add anything to it? Does it freeze well into popsicles? I didn't know there was any other way to make them :drool: What about ice? Should I make some in advance and freeze it as ice so it does not water down the jug? It usually doesn't last long enough for the ice to melt around here, but if you are worried, just add less water when you make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Oh yes! If you Google 'Kool-Aid recipes' you will find tons and tons of information. If seems Kool-Aid has quite the following. You can even use it when making pickles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Don't. drink. it. :) Couldn't resist.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 It's great for dyeing wool and silk! :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 It's great for dyeing wool and silk! :laugh: That it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 http://sceleratusclassicalacademy.blogspot.com/2012/11/best-kid-party-drink-ever.html I got this idea off of Pinterest. We turned the kool aid into ice cubes (start doing this several days before hand) and use them to flavor and color sprite. We mixed different colors/flavors together to get different results. The adults loved it, too. My favorite combo was cherry and lemonade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Amy in NH Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 We use it to dye wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Don't get red. Stains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I like grape and lemonade mixed together. :) I think it was called Purplesaurus Rex when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 My kids have never had it, and I'd tell them to get water instead. Maybe iced tea? It makes really fun, scented, brightly colored homemade Playdoh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 You can use it to color play-doh. That way your play-doh has a nice smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Now I want Kool-Aid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Don't. drink. it. :) Couldn't resist.... Oh Good, I wasn't the only one who thought this when I saw the title.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Homemade Lemonade: 1 part lemon juice, 1 part sugar, 6 1/2 parts water. Combine, stir, serve. I tend to use the bottled lemon juice, as it's easy to keep on hand. No food coloring, no artificial anything, no chemical aftertaste, easy to make for parties, cheap, everyone loves it. Doesn't dye wool or hair or playdough though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicianmom Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Had to read this thread to see if there was some new Hive euphemism I hadn't picked up yet. Apparently Kool-Aid is still just a drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Had to read this thread to see if there was some new Hive euphemism I hadn't picked up yet. Apparently Kool-Aid is still just a drink. I know. And I'm just as disappointed about it as you are. ;) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 They make kool-aid without the dye now too if you want that. It can be hard to find, though. They call it 'invisible kool-aid'. Really. You can also dye hair with kool-aid. I, um, may have done that a time or two.........:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 No Kool Aid allowed here, EXCEPT.... if you stir it into a batch of homemade playdough, it smells heavenly! It also dyes the playdough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 It's great for dyeing wool and silk! :laugh: And light colored dogs...the neighbor's, who didn't think they were serious when the kids asked if they could dye his dog purple... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 And light colored dogs...the neighbor's, who didn't think they were serious when the kids asked if they could dye his dog purple... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 And light colored dogs...the neighbor's, who didn't think they were serious when the kids asked if they could dye his dog purple... Please tell me there are pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 You can always buy the "invisible kind" like kiwi watermelon. It mixes up clear, so no stains. And we use 1/2 cup of sugar, maybe a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plath Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 We don't drink it because of the dyes, but we do love it for playdough and dyeing wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I would go w the lemonade. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Some of my kids have had it maybe twice in their lives, and only as a "Look what Mom and Dad used to drink" kind of thing. It would not occur to me to serve it as a party drink, and definitely not if I could expect many little people to be running around my house with what is close to permanent dye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Please tell me there are pictures! http://bionicdogblog.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/dye4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 We can't drink it either, due to the dyes and flavorings. Another vote for lemonade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Whatever you decide to serve here's a hint a friend shared with me. Maybe you already know this but I didn't. Use small cups and only fill them halfway. Kids at parties tend not to drink the whole cup of beverage and can always get more if they do. And if it spills there is less to clean up. Enjoy your party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 All jokes aside, so many people can't drink it because of the dyes and flavorings. Honestly, I'd just avoid it. I don't know anyone in our homeschooling group who'd be okay with their kids drinking this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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