Yeah!!! Summer is here.  Time for warm weather and snow cones.  I got a snow cone machine on clearance for only $10. If you do not have one, use the ice crushing setting on your blender or food processor.  I have two recipes both prepared the same way. One is for a really sour one.  MMMMMMM.  My Grandmother gave me these.  I think she found them in a Southern Living Magazine.  What is nice about this is it is easy, cheap, uses what is in your kitchen already, and if you have a family member with diabetes, like I do, you can replace the sugar with Splenda. 

To make slushes, all you have to do is fill the glass with shaved ice and fill until there is just a little more syrup than ice.

You can also use soda (or as I call it carbonated sugar) or fruit juice or any combination of juices or syrup flavors.  I have a buddy who likes to make the cherry syrup and add it to her coke.

Snow Cone syrup

2 c. sugar

1 1/4 c. water

1 envelope unsweetened kool-aid, any flavor

Or

Super-Sour Snow Cone Syrup

2 c. sugar

1 1/4c. water

2 envelopes unsweetened lemonade kool-aid

1 envelope unsweetened cherry kool-aid

Regardless of the flavor: here is what you do.

1. bring sugar & water to boil in medium saucepan

2. remove from heat & stir in drink mixes

3. cover & chill until ready to serve

4. befor using, let stand at room temp. for 20 min.

makes 2 1/2 cups

Please do not email me and fuss at me for sharing this treat so full of sugar and devoid of nutrients.  This is once and a while treat not an every day thing. 

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Posted by Juliestew

Thanks for stopping over and saying hello. I'm looking forward to your money saving tips. Where did you find me? I'm always interested in knowing how people come across my blog.
Way to go on the "ready for anything" vehicle.
I think there may be a skateboard, a jacket, stuff for Good Will and lawn chairs in the back of my van.
julie

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Posted by jugglingpaynes

Frankly, I would rather have them eat a homemade treat full of sugar than a store bought treat full of artificial sweeteners and/or high fructose corn syrup. I'm amused because I have a similar recipe for hummingbird nectar, minus the Kool-Aid.
I've spoiled my kids with homemade treats. ;o)

RYC: It probably helps to be with groups of small children if you are slightly deaf. They are perfectly willing to speak louder!

Peace and Laughter!

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