Grown Up Kool Aid Recipe

Escape the ordinary with this sophisticated twist on a childhood favorite! Our Grown-Up Kool-Aid cocktail is a refreshing and surprisingly easy-to-make adult beverage, perfect for a relaxing evening after the kids are asleep. This vibrant, fruity concoction combines the nostalgic sweetness of Kool-Aid with a tangy kick of lemon and the smooth finish of vodka. Garnish it with a luscious cherry and enjoy the ultimate grown-up treat.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 128.7 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grown Up Kool Aid

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How to Make Grown Up Kool Aid

  1. In a pitcher, combine 1 packet of Kool-Aid powder, 1/2 cup of lemon juice, and 1.5 cups of vodka. Stir well to dissolve the Kool-Aid completely.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. Rub a cherry along the rim of a chilled margarita glass. Dip the rim into a shallow dish of superfine sugar.
  4. Drop the cherry into the prepared glass.
  5. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  6. Pour the chilled Grown-Up Kool-Aid cocktail over the ice.
  7. Garnish with an additional cherry (optional) and enjoy responsibly!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

0g

Carbs

5g

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