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Welcome to the alt.drinks.kool-aid FAQ, version 7.0!
This FAQ is supposed to be posted roughly every 2 weeks.
It can also be found on the World Wide Web at:
http://www.cs.ruu.nl/wais/html/na-dir/food/kool-aid-faq.html
http://www.lib.ox.ac.uk/internet/news/faq/alt.drinks.kool-aid.html
http://www.misslink.net/donovan/koolafaq.html
http://www.augsburg.edu/~dawsons/ka/ka-faq.txt
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It can be mailed to your mail box automatically by sending a
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And including the following command in the body of the message:
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You could also try getting it by contacting Paul Dawson-Schmidt
directly at dawsons@augsburg.edu or dawsons@visi.com.
+ Kraft's official Kool-Aid site can be accessed at:
+ http://www.kraftfoods.com/kool-aid/kool-aid.html?&B=3D5&L=3D1
History of the alt.drinks.kool-aid FAQ:
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1.0 Feb. 11/95 -The original and VERY short version of the FAQ,
created by Kevin Whalen
2.0 Feb. 16/95 -Version 2.0 included many changes and additions
including the history of Kool-Aid.
3.0 Feb. 24/95 -This version included the results of the latest
poll as well as the web site where the FAQ is
located. Other changes were made to the format.
3.1 Mar. 30/95 -Includes a new section on Kool-Aid around the
world, and the poem of the month!
3.2 ??? -The subscribers and traders lists were removed and
were now posted as Kool-People and Kool-Traders.
3.3 June 22/95 -Some new Kool-Aid links and more info about
foreign Kool-Aid are a couple of the additions.
3.4 Oct 3/95 -Recipe for Toasted Kool-Aid added. Kool-Traders
list eliminated; Kool-People list back in FAQ.
3.5 Oct 21/95 -Rob Buisson takes over from the esteemed Kevin
Whalen (Kaptain Kool) as keeper of the FAQ. The
Kool-People list eliminated, New poll results are
included.
4.0 Jan 29/96 -News of a new flavor (Slammin' Strawberry-Kiwi) and
the demise of Sharkleberry Fin are included, as well
a Wacky Warehouse section is added to the FAQ.
4.1 Feb 6/96 -Section on Jim Jones added. New poll results included.
4.2 Feb 29/96 -Section on Super-fruity Kool-Aid added.
4.3 Mar 29/96 -First posting to alt.answers and news.answers,
making the Kool-Aid FAQ an "official" usenet FAQ.
4.4 Jun 14/96 -Section on Sugar added to the FAQ.
4.5 Aug 23/96 -subsection on Cyclamate sweetened Kool-Aid added
5.0 Oct 4/96 -Kool-Aid in the media section added, prompted by a
sudden Kool-Aid media blitz.
5.1 Oct 18/96 -Kool-Aid video game description added.
5.2 Dec 27/96 -Kool-Aid Recipe Section and Kool-Aid Non-Alcoholic
Mix sections added.
6.0 Sep 8/97 -News of the Annual "Kool-Aid Days" festival, along
with detailed descriptions of Kool-Aid in Russia and
Brazil, and an updated flavor list are all added
after the FAQ takes a four month sabbatical.
Kool-Aid Comic Info is also added.
6.1 Apr 19/98 -Rob Buisson (long live the Temple of Orange!) hands
over the FAQ to Paul Dawson-Schmidt. There are some
minor (very minor, really) changes.
6.2 Aug 1/98 -Additions to how to make Kool-Aid, and Kool-Aid
recipes. The recent poll replaced the old one.
Some product updates. Media section updated.
+ 7.0 Mar 13/99 -The additions of new products and new forms of
+ selling Kool-Aid. Updates on recipes of all kinds,
+ links, current and discontinued flavors. Also, the
+ entire FAQ in a more regulated format and the new
+ info is marked with a '+ ' at the start of each
+ line. (Thanks Donovan!)
A Tribute to alt.drinks.kool-aid:
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gonna start) but I was cruising the infohighway and your newsgroup
looked kinda kooky so I decided to check it out...WOW! This is the
nicest, giddiest, neatest newsgroup I've ever read! People on UseNet
are usually so quick to anger...I think they just post when they need
to vent for whatever reason. In any case, UseNet is almost NEVER a
nice, relaxed type atmosphere. This group is a glorious exception.
Is it the KA that does it to y'all?..maybe I oughta try some...
"Kudos!"
-from a net surfer who stumbled across our wonderful group.
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Index:
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I. Where does Kool-Aid come from?
II. What about flavors?
III. How do you prepare Kool-Aid?
IV. What is the most popular flavor?
V. What does that code on the package mean?
VI. Can I dye my hair with Kool-Aid?
VII What can you tell me about sugar and other Kool-Aid sweeteners?
VIII. What else can I do with Kool-Aid?
IX. Are there any Kool-Aid food recipes?
X. What can you tell me about the Kool-Aid Man Atari 2600 video game?
XI. What can you tell me about Marvel Kool-Aid Man Comics?
XII What is the "Kool-Aid Fan-Fic"?
XIII. Does anyone else mix Kool-Aid flavors together?
XIV. Can I "recapture" lost flavors through Kool-Aid mixing?
XV. What are some good non-alcoholic Kool-Aid mixes?
XVI. What are some good Kool-Aid and alcohol mixes?
XVII. How can I get flavors that aren't sold in my area?
XVIII. How do I get in touch with the good folks at Kool-Aid?
XIX. Where else do they sell Kool-Aid? (Kool-Aid around the world)
XX. What kind of Kool-Aid was consumed at Jonestown Guyana?
XXI. What is "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test?"
XXII. What is the Wacky Warehouse?
XXIII. Is there a difference between regular and super-fruity Kool-Aid?
XXIV. When has Kool-Aid been featured in the media?
XXV. What is "Kool-Aid Days"
XXVI. Where else can I find Kool-Aid on the 'net?
I. Where does Kool-Aid come from?
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The following was posted by Ron Gregory, who obtained it from Kraft
General Foods. Additions were made by Lynn Wiegard, Jane Murray and
Doug Adcock.
"When he was just 11, Edwin Perkins had the idea of becoming a
businessman. He sent for a pamphlet called 'How To Become a
Manufacturer.' It must have inspired him, for some 20 years later he
was running a 125-product line business out of Hastings, Nebraska. The
line ran the gamut from perfumes and toothpaste to flavorings and
household products. But the most popular item was a small bottle of
flavored syrup called Fruit Smack."
"This soft drink syrup was expensive to market because transportation
and glass breakage added heavily to the costs of manufacturing and
advertising. So in 1927 Perkins decided to remove the water and
bottle and offer the concentrated beverage powder in convenient
envelopes."
"He also changed the name to Kool-Ade. The name was soon altered again, to
the now familiar Kool-Aid. This attempt at changing the name ran into
difficulty, as in 1914 a Lewis, Iowa based Drug Store owner and Chemist
named Jake Ross invented and patented a little known lemon flavored
drink, which he called "Kool-Aid". Perkins bought the patent off of
Ross, and the current incarnation of Kool-Aid was founded."
"A few years later the company moved to Chicago and discontinued all other
products to turn its attention entirely to Kool-Aid instant soft drink
mix. By 1939, the Perkins Chicago factory was doubled and additional
employees were hired."
"In 1953 the Perkins Products Company became part of General Foods
Corporation. About that time, print ads for Kool-Aid mixes showed the
soft drink in a large pitcher with a design drawn on the surface
condensation -- a heart, a 5-cent symbol or a smiling face. The
smile became the favorite, and from 1954 it was used on pitchers in
all advertising. It was also in 1954 that Kool-Aid began being produced
and distributed in Canada. When presweetened Kool-Aid came out in
1964, the package carried an illustration of the now well-known rounded
pitcher with the smiling face. At that time both the shape and the
smile were registered."
"As the demand for Kool-Aid increased, additions have been made to
the original line of six flavors. There are flavored mixes to be
dissolved with sugar in water and ice. There are also sugar-
sweetened mixes, available in packages and canisters. Kool-Aid sugar
free mixes, sweetened with NutraSweet, come in both packages and
canisters. And now we have Kool-Aid Koolers, ready-to-drink juice
drinks, in convenient 8.5 ounce containers."
The six original flavors were Grape, Lemon Lime, Cherry, Orange,
Raspberry, and Strawberry.
A slightly different version of this story is available at:
http://www.greasyspoon.com/koolaid/story.html
It was provided by Doug Adcock (douga@ntrnet.net) and comes from a 1950's
Kool-Aid tour pamphlet.
+ Here is what The Kraft Homepage has to say about Edwin Perkins:
+ KOOL-AID was invented in Hastings, Nebraska by an enterprising young
+ chemist named Edwin Perkins. As a child, Perkins developed many
+ flavoring extracts and perfumes. Later, this led to his own
+ mail-order company, which eventually resulted in modern-day
+ KOOL-AID.
+ Here is what The Kraft Homepage has to say about the pre Kool-Aid era:
+ The forerunner to KOOL-AID was Fruit Smack, which was sold via mail
+ order in the 1920s in six flavors: Grape, Cherry, Raspberry, Orange,
+ Root Beer, and Lemon.
+ The original spelling of KOOL-AID was Kool-Ade, but the name was soon
+ changed to its popular modern-day spelling.
II. What about flavors?
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+ Here is what The Kraft Homepage has to say about flavors:
+ The seven original KOOL-AID flavors were: Cherry, Lemon-Lime, Grape,
+ Orange, Root Beer, Strawberry, and Raspberry.
Not all current flavors are available in all areas. Pina-Pineapple, for
example, seemed to have limited availability in the US and was not found
in Canada at all. Flavors marked US are only available in the United
States. There are also flavors marked "Mexico" and "Canada" Flavors
that are unmarked indicate that the flavor is available in all three
countries.
Special thanks to Ron Gregory, Lynn Wiegard and Dr. Christopher
Hollinshed, for providing the discontinued flavors, as well as Kevin
Whalen, Gary Boltralik and Christine Jean Lee for their invaluable
contributions. Lynn Wiegard is also responsible for the seasonal flavor
list. Thanks to Donovan for the new flavors as well as the flavors
coming in different forms.
Current Flavors:
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Black Cherry (US)
Blastin' Berry Cherry (US)
+ Blue Raspberry (US - Kool-Aid Splash)
Cherry (US, Canada, Russia, Philippines, Venezuela)
Cola (Mexico)
Frutas {Punch} (Mexico)
Grape (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Philippines, Venezuela)
Grape Berry Splash (US, Canada)
+ Grape Berry Punch (US - Kool-Aid Splash)
Guarana (Brazil)
Ice Blue Island Twist (US)
+ Kiwi Strawberry (US - Kool-Aid Splash)
Kolita (Venezuela)
Lemonade (US, Canada, Russia)
Lemonade Sparkle (Philippines)
+ Lemonade Tea (US)
Lemon-Lime (US, Canada)
+ Mandarina Tangerine (US)
Man-O-Mangoberry (US, Canada)
Oh-Yeah Orange-Pineapple (US, Canada)
Orange (US, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Columbia, Philippines)
Orange Enerjooz (Philippines)
Pina-Pineapple (Mexico?)
Pineapple (Philippines)
Pink Lemonade (US)
Pink Swimmingo (Canada, Philippines) (AKA Watermelon-Cherry in the US)
Purplesaurus Rex (Canada)
Raspberry (RUSSIA)
Roarin' Raspberry Cranberry (US, Canada)
Rock-a-dile Red (Canada)
Slammin' Strawberry-Kiwi (US, Canada)
Soarin' Strawberry-Lemonade (US)
Strawberry (all known places)
+ Strawberry Tea (US)
Tropical Punch (all known places)
Watermelon (US - Kool-Aid Splash)
Watermelon-Cherry (US) (AKA Pink Swimmingo in Canada)
+ Wildberry Tea (US)
NOTE: "Frutas" is Spanish for "Fruit". This could also mean "Punch".
Also, Pina-Pineapple is available in Mexico under the name "Pina" which
translated into English is "Pineapple". Lastly, "Guarana" is the name of
a plant found in Brazil. Presumably, that flavor tastes like that plant.
+ Other current edible forms of Kool-Aid: Donovan (donovan@misslink.net)
+ ---------------------------------------
+ "Bursts" are small plastic bottles that can only be opened by twisting
+ the tops off and cannot be recapped. These are usually sold in shrink
+ wrapped 6-packs. The bottles actually have written on them, "not for
+ individual sale." The bottles are also 6.75 FL OZ or 200 ml. They
+ presently come in the US as Blastin' Berry Cherry, Cherry, Grape,
+ Great Bluedini, Kickin' Kiwi-Lime, Slammin' Strawberry-Kiwi, and
+ Tropical Punch.
+ "Slushies" (US) or "Barbotines" (Canada) are a sealed foiled pouch that
+ has to be mixed and made in the freezer and is not ready to drink.
+ When prepared, they are just like the slush drinks. The pouches are
+ NET WT 5 oz or 141 g and supposedly are 4 servings. "Yeah Right!" They
+ presently come in the US as Cherry Freeze, Grape Frost, and Lemonade
+ Ice. They presently come in Canada as Arctic Orange (Orange Arctique),
+ Frosted Grape (Raisin Givre'), and Polar Punch (Punch Polaire).
+ "Spashes" are plastic bottles that have a sports bottle top that can be
+ drank through and recapped or you can pop off the entire top. The
+ bottles are also 16 FL OZ or 473 ml. They presently come in the US as
+ Blue Raspberry, Cherry, Grape Berry Punch, Kiwi Strawberry, Tropical
+ Punch, and Watermelon. *The only form available in the Blue Raspberry,
+ Kiwi Strawberry, and Watermelon flavors at this time in the US*
+ "Kool-Pops" are frozen flavored ice in long thin plastic bars(strips).
+ They come in variety packs of 24 bars per box. Just put the bars in
+ the freezer and after some impatient waiting you'll have instant
+ Kool-Aid popsicles. The present US flavors in each box are Blastin'
+ Berry Cherry, Blue Tropical Punch, Grape, and Orange. They originally
+ were released in 1989 and have changed flavors and box art.
Discontinued Flavors:
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The flavors below are, sadly, no longer being produced.
Apple
Berry Blue (Ice Blue Island Twist is apparently the same thing)
Bunch Berry
Cherry Cracker
Golden Nectar (late 1957)
Great Bluedini (US, Philippines)
+ Incrediberry (US, Canada)
+ Kickin' Kiwi-Lime (mid 1998)
Mountainberry Punch (Sweetened only packet in Canada, regular in US)
+ Pina-Pineapple (mid 98)
Pink Lemonade (Canada only)
Rainbow Punch
Red Fruit
Rootbeer (1955-57)
Sharkleberry Fin
Strawberry Falls Punch
Strawberry Split (sweetened packet only, Canada)
Sunshine Punch
Surfin' Berry Punch
Tangerine (circa 1971)
Seasonal Flavors:
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HALLOWEEN FALVOURS: The packets say "Ghoul-Aid", instead of "Kool-Aid" in
the US, and "Hallowe'en Kool" instead of "Kool-Aid" in Canada.
Eerie Orange (CAN)
Scary Black Cherry (CAN)
Scary Blackberry (US)
Kraft has finally confirmed that Hallowe'en Kools are now a *permanent*
item, and they should be available from now on, each year, from Oct 1 -
Nov 5. There are no plans to expand the Hallowe'en Kool flavor lineup.
Mexican Flavor Information: Gary Boltralik (Boltralg@AEPCO.com)
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All the KA sold in Mexico (per the person who bought it for me) comes
in boxes of 5 packs. This includes the Cola flavor. I have a Cola
box containing only the Cola flavor. If Cola was sold as a
promotional flavor at one point, it would appear to be a current
flavor now.
Reason's for Discontinuation of Flavors: Lynn M Wiegard (prex@golden.net)
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According to K/GF, a lot of flavors are discontinued because they are too
similar to existing flavors. After all, every flavor available in a
grocery store takes up about 1-1/2 feet of shelf space. Grocery chains
may not be into devoting more space to something like SFP when they
already carry Strawberry. Thus, even before the flavor hits the shelves
(i.e. before any consumer input), a decision about the success of the
flavor has already been made :-(
I think that may be the case with a lot of the berry KA's that have been
discontinued over time.
Sometimes, too, it's not even the grocer's decision, but that of the
wholesaler who sells to the grocer. And K/GF has no control over all
these decisions.
If there is a flavor that you *know* is still produced, but missing from
the shelves of your grocery, rattle the chains at the buying office for
your store. Sadly, this may get you Lime or Strawberry, hard to find in
parts--but will not bring back SFP, Bluedini, P. Rex, or anything else
that has been *discontinued*.
K/GF will probably not resurrect any flavor deemed "too similar", simply
because of the concerns related to getting it on the shelf. The blue
stuff--well, that's a different story [note the post re: safety
concerns].
I personally think a lot of the discontinued flavors fell victim in the
war for shelf space, without fault to the consumer or K/GF.
Resurrecting Flavors: Jaye (jaelithe@earthlink.net)
-----------------------
The young woman I spoke to told me that if they get enough complaints
about a flavor being killed off, they will resurrect it. So tell
everyone who loves raspberry (or any other discontinued flavor)
Kool-Aid to call 1-800-367-9225 (in the USA) or 1-800-268-7808
(In Canada) between 9am-4pm EST and complain politely.
***Notes on the discontinuation of Berry Blue and Great Bluedini: Several
sources have indicated that Berry Blue was discontinued because of
parental concerns that those flavors looked too much like toxic
substances, and could encourage kids to poison themselves. Berry Blue
was discontinued because it allegedly looked too much like windshield
washer fluid. Great Bluedini was similarly discontinued because it
looked too much like anti-freeze.
Berry Blue is back with a new name:
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Just wanted to point out: Berry Blue is "back" as a US Island Twist
flavor, a blue raspberry lemonade called Ice Blue Island Twist!
I asked Kraft up here if there were any plans to bring the flavor to
Canada, and they said they want to wait and see how it does.
-George Eggleston (jester@txdirect.net) & Lynn Weigard (prex@golden.net)
Specialty Package Info:
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4 point Nickelodeon Kool-Aid was Manufactured in 1986, featuring a header
that says "Join the Biscuits 'N Gravy Birthday Bunch", and the cartoon
Character "Stick Stickly on the front.
-Jane Sitton-Logan (hammer@mail.startext.net)
Bugs Bunny was featured on Cyclamate Sweetened Kool-Aid in the early
1970's.
+ Subway (the sub sandwich chain) came out with the regular Cherry Flavor
+ with The Flintstones art on the package in December 1, 1998 though
+ January 4, 1999. -Donovan (donovan@misslink.net)
The sweetened box--sort of like Tang's format:
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Size: 5-1/2" x 7-1/2" x 1-1/2"
Contents: 2 x 1.5L pre-sweetened pouches
Description: Box is full color with puzzles on rear. Pouches are
one-color on white, and show the "Smiling Pitcher"
Date: 1991
Other Discontinued Kool-Aid Products:
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In the last years of the Perkins era of KA (40's-50's) the following
items were on the market:
Kool-Aid Soda [bottled]
Kool-Aid Bubble Gum
Kool-Aid Ice Cream Mix
Kool-Aid Shake Mix
-Lynn Wiegard (prex@golden.net)
+ "Koolers" and "Sport Koolers" were juice boxes in 3-packs. The
+ Koolers came in 6-packs also. Sport Koolers were taller and thinner
+ than the regular Koolers. They originally were released in 1989.
+ You could only get them with points in the beginning. 3-packs were
+ 5 points and the 6-packs were 10 points. They came in Cherry, Grape,
+ Lemonade, Mountain Berry Punch, Orange, Purplesaurus Rex, Rainbow
+ Punch, Strawberry, and Tropical Punch.
+ -Donovan (donovan@misslink.net)
III. How do you prepare Kool-Aid?
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This section is devoted to the technique involved in mixing up our
favorite beverage. Send in your method and I'll stick it in.
A. First, I grab one of those empty two quart ocean spray cranberry
juice bottle (or any other kind with that shape). Then I dump in
the Kool stuff, then the sugar, then put in water (I recommend
Reverse Osmosis water, because it doesn't add any nasty flavor to
the perfection of Kool-Aid) almost to the top. Then I do a little
shaky dance until it's bubbly at the top, and pop it in the fridge.
Or, if I'm really thirsty, I just chug that warm Kool-Aid out of
the bottle. mmmmmmmmmmmm, good.
-MUZAK
B. I make Kool-Aid in the sacred traditions of my ancestors. First I
get my one gallon jug (ocean spray), then I add about two cups of
sugar (never measure, always estimate) next I fill the bottle two
thirds of the way full. After replacing the lid I shake the bottle
until all of the sugar is dissolved. Then I remove the lid and add
Kool-Aid, one packet at a time. You may want to add more sugar at
this point. If you are up for a very special treat, add a teaspoon
of salt....yes salt. Salt makes the flavor more intense. Let it sit
for one hour, and enjoy.....and hey, if you squint it looks purple.
-Peter White
C. 1. Start with a pitcher that still has the last droplets of your
last batch of Kool-Aid. (If you are not in possession of said
pitcher then put a tiny bit of water into your dry pitcher
before you continue)
2. Add the Kool-Aid powder
3. Add the sugar
4. Fill the pitcher 1/3 of the way full with *warm* water. (Yes
this means you might wanna stick it into the fridge prior to
drinking, but were talking just tap water warm, not hot)
5. Stir, shake, etc to mix up the sugar, Kool-Aid powder and
water.
6. Then add the rest of the water (preferably as cold and pure
(ie: not from the tap) as possible).
7. [optional:] Place in fridge to cool
8. Chug away...
-by Andy
D. Here is the way I make Kool-Aid,
-One plastic Happy Face Pitcher
-two-thirds cup of sugar
-one packet of the Kool-Aid (flavor of choice)
*Add the Kool-Aid and the sugar, and shake it like you were sauteing
it. Mixing the Flavor and the sugar equally.
*Then add a little bit of Hot tap water to make a syrupy mixture.
*Fill with icy cold water and Ice cubes, just to above the eyebrows.
As you pour it to drink the ice gets stuck in the spout and the
Kool-Aid trickles out around it making it nice and chilled.
*Enjoy.
-Jennifer, Ruler of Rex
E. I'm now in my mid-40's but when I was a kid (back in the 50's), my
dad always made the Kool-Aid in our house. 1For many years I didn't
know why Kool-Aid at any of my friends houses always tasted so bland
and different. I had always helped him make it, but I was probably
around 10 years old before I finally asked my him why ours tasted so
different. I'd never noticed before that we weren't making it
according to the package directions. It's funny, but I've never run
across anyone since either that made it like we did. But I think
anyone who tries it may NEVER go back to the original method. So
here it is: "Frank B. Anderson's Secret Kool-Aid Recipe."
Take whatever 2-qt contain you usually use to make your Kool-Aid,
and whatever flavor of unsweetened Kool-Aid you prefer. (If you do
use a pre-sweetened version, you should be able to figure out how to
substitute.) Start by adding 4 Cups of tepid to warm water into
your container. Then, add your favorite flavor of Kool-Aid to your
regular amount of sugar (we always used 1 Cup) and mix (this keeps
the Kool-Aid from clumping). Slowly pour the mixture into the
container of water while stirring, and/or shake well until at least
most of the sugar is dissolved.
Now for the secret ingredient!!
Add 2 Cups of your favorite brand of Ginger Ale (if you like Diet
Ginger Ale, that's fine too). NOTE: do not start with the ginger
ale because adding the sugar mix to it will foam up and possibly
overflow!!
Then, fill the container to the 2 qt. level with ice and refrigerate
at least an hour before serving. If you're in a rush, here's what
we used to do. Instead of topping off the container with ice, fill
your glasses with ice and pour the Kool-Aid mix over the ice as is.
Note: the only flavors I didn't like as well with this recipe was
the old Root Beer flavor (long since discontinued) and any of the
Lemonade flavors. But feel free to experiment, you may like it.
Additional Note: As an "Adult Drink" my dad also used to substitute
1 Cup of Water with a cup of Gin. His favorite flavors for this was
either Cherry or Lemon-Lime. But remember too, this was back in the
50's and early 60's before many of the newer flavors existed, so
again feel free to experiment here too. I Hope everyone Enjoys this
recipe as much as I have almost my entire life!!
-Robert B. Anderson
F. I use a 1-gallon jug. Upon drinking the last bit of skim milk,
*immediately* rinse the jug three times, filling it 1/3 full with
water each time, shaking it, and then dumping it. By this time
the water from the tap should be sufficiently cold. Fill the jug
1/3 full a fourth time, but do not dump. Instead, insert a small
funnel in the top. Into the funnel pour the contents of exactly
two packets of Kool-Aid, any flavor(s). Follow that with 1-1/2
cups of granulated white sucrose. Then fill each empty packet with
water three times and pour that into the funnel. Pour a little
more water through the funnel until no more color is present in
the funnel. Remove the funnel and place it in a handy location
for next time. Cap off the jug and shake it vigorously until
everything is thoroughly dissolved. Open it. If both KA packets
were Lemonade or Lemon-Lime, add a swish of lemon juice at this
point. Now, fill the jug almost to the top with water, cap, and
shake just a bit more. Pour into 32oz cup over ice; put the jug
containing the rest of it in the fridge. Drink.
-Jonadab's Way
+ G. CLUPMS! I for one, hate em'. Even though they go away with time,
+ here's my immediate solution:
+ 1. Start with half water in the container
+ 2. Add all your sugar next
+ 3. then add your Kool-Aid
+ Doing it like this coats the bottom and sides with the sugar. This
+ keeps the Kool-Aid powder from clumping on the bottom.
+ -Donovan (donovan@misslink.net)
IV. What is the most popular flavor?
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Most Recent Poll: David Smith (fgsmith@mindspring.com)
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Subject: POLL RESULTS!
Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 15:46:22 -0700
[ed. note - I've heavily edited this so that it takes up less space]
+ Here is where the original posting of this poll comes from:
+ http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/2070/poll.htm
Since I haven't gotten a ballot in about 2 weeks, the poll is over and
here are the results! I'll post how the voting was broken down.
Favorite Flavor 1st 2nd 3rd Total
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Sharkleberry Fin 2 0 1 7
Kiwi Lime 1 1 0 5
Cherry 0 1 1 3
Orange 1 0 0 3
Orange Pineapple 1 0 0 3
Purplesaurus Rex 0 1 1 3
Rock-A-Dile Red 1 0 0 3
Tropical Punch 1 0 0 3
Grape 0 1 0 2
Mountain Berry Punch 0 1 0 2
Rainbow Punch 0 1 0 2
Strawberry Kiwi 0 1 0 2
Blastin Berry Cherry 0 0 1 1
Grape Berry 0 0 1 1
Ice Blue 0 0 1 1
Pink Swimmingo 0 0 1 1
* I guess we need to tell Kraft that Sharkelberry is still tops!
Favorite Color 1st 2nd 3rd Total
------------------------------------------------
Red 3 1 1 12
Green 3 0 1 10
Orange 1 2 0 7
Purple 0 2 0 4
Blue 0 2 0 4
Pink 0 0 3 3
* Was there any doubt? Red Kool-Aid is king!
Favorite Island Twist 1st 2nd 3rd Total
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Strawberry Kiwi 2 1 3 11
Kiwi Lime 2 2 0 10
Orange Pineapple 2 0 0 6
Man-O-Mango-Berry 1 1 0 5
Ice Blue 0 2 0 4
* I guess Kiwi is popular on the net. I too miss Kiwi Lime.
Favorite Mountain Twist 1st 2nd 3rd Total
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Blastin Berry Cherry 1 2 0 7
Raspberry Cranberry 2 0 1 7
Strawberry Lemonade 1 1 1 6
Grape Berry Splash 1 1 0 5
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