Kool-Aid

Oh yea! It has been said that Kool-Aid makes the world go round and round. I can remember drinking Kool-Aid for as long as I have lived. I know this drink has been around for a while in my family even my parents drank it when they were kids. Let it be told however, that without the proper tools and directions, the great American beverage is nothing more than an envelope of unsweetened powder. There are five simple steps to create this candy tasting Kool- Aid. Picking the proper packet of flavoring is the first step in making Kool-Aid. Check the grocery store shelf for a wide variety, ranging from Mountain Berry Punch to Tropical Blue Hawaiian. My family normally prefers fruit punch or grape. If it's a difficult decision for you, knock yourself out and buy two or three or, as many as you please. The packets usually run under 65 cents so it's easy to buy as many favors as you like. After choosing the flavor that best suits your taste buds, the second step is making sure that your kitchen houses some necessary equipment for making the Kool-Aid. Find a two-quart pitcher. Plastic is nice. Walmart usually sells them pretty cheap and, they come with a nice lid too. Even though, glass pitchers allow the liquid to shine through and add nice coloration to any refrigerator shelf. Next, find a long-handled wooden spoon. They also have black ones. Either one would work. A one-cup measuring cup, a water faucet that has drinking water. We wouldn't want anyone getting sick now with pesticides. Also have white sugar, even though some people use brown sugar since it's healthier. Then you also need an ice cube tray full of ice. Since its a huge pitcher maybe, two ice trays. Then, you are ready to mix the ingredients. Third, make sure you rinse your pitcher have it ready to put water in it. First open the cold knob on the faucet and, let the cold water run for a bit. So it gradually gets colder and colder. When you believe it's cold enough then put some but, not a lot of water in the pitcher. Fourth, grab the left edge of the Kool-Aid packet between your thumb and index finger. With your other hand, begin peeling the upper-left corner until the entire top of the envelope is removed. Next, dump the powder in the envelope into the pitcher. The dust from the powder might make you cough, gets me all the time. So you might want to look away for a bit, to breathe. Then notice how the powder floats before settling on the bottom of the pitcher. Take the measuring cup and scoop two cups of sugar into the pitcher as well. I know it seems like a lot but, trust me , it's ok! At this point, adding the water is a crucial step. Place the pitcher under the water faucet and slowly turn on the cold water. If the water is turned on too quickly, powder will fly all over when the initial gusts of water hit. After the pitcher is filled within two inches of the top, turn the water off and get prepared to stir. With the wooden spoon submersed three-quarters of the way in the liquid, vigorously stir in a clockwise motion until all of the powder is dissolved. Taste it. If the Kool-Aid is not sweet enough, feel free to add more sugar. The fifth step is always the best step of this process; when you are finished seasoning the Kool-Aid to your liking, rinse off the spoon and the measuring cup. Take a glass from the cupboard. An eight-ounce glass is usually sufficient. But stronger thirsts might prefer a 32-ounce mug. Add ice and then fill the glass with Kool-Aid. Find a comfortable chair, put your feet up, and drink away. Just be very careful though when your done drinking, it could potentially stain your lips red. So it looks like your wearing lipstick. Once you have taken your first drink and you will suddenly realize that your glad you made it. This is an easy cheap drink to make at home. After all, Kool-Aid makes the world go round and round.