Homemade Grape Snow Cone Syrup (4 Ways to Use It)
Make grape snow cone syrup with one packet of drink mix. Pour over ice, mix into soda, or freeze into popsicles — one batch, four treats.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 .14 oz packet unsweetened grape drink mix such as Kool-Aid
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Purple food coloring optional. Mix red and blue food coloring together to make purple. Start with equal amounts, then adjust: add more red for a warmer, magenta-toned purple (like plum), or add more blue for a cooler, deeper purple (like violet)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and salt.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the grape drink mix and lemon juice until fully blended.
- Add a few drops of purple food coloring if you prefer a deeper color.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it to a clean bottle or jar.
- Storage
- Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes
Four Ways to Enjoy It
🍧 Classic Grape Snow Cone
Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons over finely shaved ice. 🥤 Grape Italian Soda
Add 2 tablespoons of syrup to 8 ounces of sparkling water. Stir gently and finish with a splash of half-and-half or heavy cream if desired. 🍋 Grape Lemonade
Stir 2 tablespoons into a glass of cold lemonade for a sweet and tangy summer drink. 🧊 Grape Popsicles
Mix equal parts grape syrup and cold water, pour into popsicle molds, and freeze until solid.
Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons over finely shaved ice. 🥤 Grape Italian Soda
Add 2 tablespoons of syrup to 8 ounces of sparkling water. Stir gently and finish with a splash of half-and-half or heavy cream if desired. 🍋 Grape Lemonade
Stir 2 tablespoons into a glass of cold lemonade for a sweet and tangy summer drink. 🧊 Grape Popsicles
Mix equal parts grape syrup and cold water, pour into popsicle molds, and freeze until solid.