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Great Granny's Grape Lemonade Kool Aid Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 packets grape Kool Aid®
1 packet lemon Kool Aid®
2 gallons cold water
3 cups granulated sugar
Directions:
Directions:
In a two gallon pitcher, combine Kool Aid packets, water, and sugar.

Stir until sugar has dissolved and mixture is even and deep purple.

Pour over ice and enjoy!
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
5 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Ah, let me tell you about my great grandmother's legendary grape and lemonade Kool Aid. This was no ordinary beverage; it was a staple of family gatherings, neighborhood block parties, and lazy summer afternoons spent on the porch. Just the mention of it brings a flood of memories rushing back, like a refreshing wave of nostalgia.

Now, in our family, we take our Kool Aid seriously. None of that watered-down stuff you find in stores. Oh no, in the 'hood, Kool Aid is made with lots of sugar, and that's part of its charm. My great grandmother knew this secret well, and her Kool Aid was always the sweetest, the most satisfyingly sugary concoction you could imagine.

Picture this: a pitcher filled to the brim with icy-cold Kool Aid, beads of condensation glistening on the sides. With each pour, the vibrant purple and sunny yellow hues mix together, creating a swirl of colors that is as beautiful as it is delicious. And the taste? Oh yeah, it's like a burst of sunshine and sweetness all in one sip.

Now, you might think that such a sugary drink wouldn't pair well with food, but you'd be wrong. Most of our family recipes are not best complemented with a red or white wine; they're best enjoyed with an ice-cold glass of Kool Aid. Whether it's Grandma's pepper steak, Mama’s mac and cheese, or my own chicken and white bean chili, nothing washes it down quite like a tall glass of grape and lemonade Kool Aid.

 

 

 

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