Sep 11 2026
RestaurantsSoul Food by CatherineKool-aid Regular Recipe

Kool-aid Regular Recipe

Time10m
Serves8

Make Kool-aid Regular Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Kool-Aid Mix and Water

Sweetener

Method

Make the base

  1. 1

    Dissolve powder and sugar

    Pour the contents of 1 packet of Kool-Aid into a clean 2-quart pitcher. Add 1 cup granulated sugar to the pitcher. Add about 1 cup of the cold water (from the 2 quarts) to the pitcher and stir vigorously until the powder and sugar are completely dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add remaining water

    Add the remaining cold water (about 1 3/4 quarts) to the pitcher and stir until the drink is uniform in color and sweetness.

Chill and serve

  1. 3

    Taste the Kool-Aid and adjust sweetness if desired by adding up to 2 tablespoons more sugar, stirring until dissolved. If you want a brighter flavor, stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice, to taste.

  2. 4

    Either add 6 cups of ice to the pitcher to chill immediately, or refrigerate the pitcher for at least 30 minutes until cold.

  3. 5

    Serve in glasses over ice. Stir the pitcher before pouring if settling has occurred.

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