Beat the Heat with Kool-Aid Slushies

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  • July 19, 2007

Posted by Kristen Doyle on Kids Cuisine.

Kool-Aid SlushMy son had his tonsils and adenoids taken out this week. Because of that, and because of the major heat wave sweeping across the state, I have been on a mission to make treats that are soothing to a sore throat as well as cool and refreshing enough to help beat the heat. We have made ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, floats, popcicles and smoothies. Last night, I was in the mood for something different. Remembering that my son had been begging for a slushy drink from Sonic the day before, I decided to make our own slushy drinks right at home. In my pantry, I happened to have a container of Kool-Aid to use to make Kool-Aid popcicles. When I picked up the container, I noticed a recipe for Kool-Aid Slushies. Quickly reading through the recipe, I realized that this was exactly what we needed… something quick, easy, soothing and refreshing.

This recipe for slushy drinks hits the spot with both kids and adults alike. As an adult, you may wish that your beverage had a little rum or something in it, but even without the addition of alcohol, you will appreciate how this tasty treat cools you off.

Kool-Aid Slushies

Place 1 cup water, 1/2 cup of your favorite flavor Kool-Aid soft drink mix, and 1 cup ice cubes in a blender container; cover.

Blend on high speed until smooth. Add an additional 2 cups ice cubes; cover. Blend, using pulsing action, until smooth. Serve immediately. Store leftover slush in the freezer.

Recipe makes 7 (1/2 cup) servings.

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Written by:
Joanne
Posted on:
July 19, 2007 at 9:01 pm

Come on Kristen - Kool-Aid? How about Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Slushies? Orange juice slushies? I’m all for ending a perpetuation of feeding kids poor quality processed food.

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Written by:
Kristen
Posted on:
July 23, 2007 at 2:19 pm

I know…I know. We never drink Kool-Aid, and as you can see from my links in the article, most of the things I have been making have been derived from fresh fruit and fresh ingredients. Kool-Aid, however, is what I had available and it fit the need. We don’t drink it on a regular basis and I by no means think that kids should have sugar infused beverages continuously, but I don’t think that having a treat like this once or twice a year is going to harm anyone.

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Written by:
amy
Posted on:
September 3, 2007 at 10:36 pm

Joanne needs to relax…
The ease of grabbing something quickly is obviously what was meant here. Heaven forbid ever stopped in 7-11 on a hot day for a slurpee!
WE have a pool party next week and I will be taking these there! Thanks for the tip Kristen!

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Written by:
Ed
Posted on:
September 7, 2007 at 12:11 am

No, what Joanne needs are Laxatives…Try about a quart of all natural prune juice! She’s probably planning her next attack on amy - a pool party??? Soaking in all that chlorinated water??? Why not a nice, organic scummy pond??? Amy, please! Kool-Aid??? Slurpees??? Pool parties? I’m sure Joanne would enjoy a pool party, if someone would ever invite her - she could show off those nice hairy legs and paunch.

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Written by:
april
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June 13, 2008 at 9:09 pm

All of you need to lay off Joane. If you don’t approve of the recipe go to another page. My daughter just developed a bad case of strep throat and I am very grateful for the recipe. When you’re kids are sick and refusing everything you need to break some nutrition rules to keep them hydrated. Thank you Kristin this one is going to spare my daughter some of the comfort.