Homemade Snow Cone Syrup

It's that time of year again-summer!  It's hot outside and the kids want to cool down with a icy treat.  I was delighted last year to figure out that my beloved Blendtec blender crushes ice so well!  It makes it perfect for snow cones.  Eliminating the need for one of those snow cone machines I almost bought that would probably collect dust most of the year!  I love how many things the Blendtec can do! 
Anyway, my kids love snow cones like the next kid, but I find the syrup to be a little pricey.  It's not like we can all have the same flavor either, because Emilynn wants pink, Carson wants green, Henry doesn't care......
I instead found the perfect solution-homemade syrup!  Honestly, it's not healthy at all, but it is a TREAT, to be used as such (only occasionally!). 

Homemade Snow Cone Syrup

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 pkg. kool-aid (I just chose whatever color would make the kids happy)

Bring the sugar and water to a boil and boil 1 minute.  Mix in 1 pkg. kool-aid.  Cool down and enjoy!

I bought some clear plastic squirt bottles from Walmart to store this in-they are made for ketchup and condiments I think, but work great for all sorts of things and only cost 50 Cents or $1 each. 

I am going to store ours in the fridge I think. 

Again, not healthy but good for an occasional treat!

If you want a healthier treat- go for a fruit, yogurt smoothie, or a homemade popsicle (the kids love these too but you have to plan ahead for this).  I have even started just freezing 100 % juice in the popsicle molds and the kids still scarf them down.  I may even try diluting it with 1/2 water, 1/2 juice for an even healthier, less sugary treat. 

Enjoy and stay cool!  :-)