With summer in full force, we’re spending LOTS of time outside, which means lots of heat and many picnic lunches. To cool off, we like to serve Kool-Aid Drinks with Fruit-Infused Ice Cubes. And with Independence Day right around the corner, I wanted to share some ideas for a Red, White and Blue picnic featuring these yummy fruit drinks that would be perfect for a Fourth of July celebration.
For our drinks, I purchased the all-new 96-oz ready-to-serve Kool-Aid in Tropical Punch flavor from Walmart. It was perfect to make some red drinks. I really like how big the jug is and how easy it is to serve. Just pour and you’re ready to go! I also picked up some Berry Blue Kool-Aid Bursts for blue drinks. That way, I didn’t have to mix anything.
Ice is a must for any drink here in the Texas heat, so I made some Fruit-Infused Ice Cubes with strawberries and blueberries to add some patriotic flair to our drinks. It’s such a simple touch that takes your picnic to the next level!
Fruit-Infused Ice Cubes
Ingredients:
Blueberries
Strawberries (quartered)
Ice Cube Trays
Water
Directions:
Cut up the fruit and add to the ice cube tray.
Fill the tray with water.
Freeze until ready to serve.
Add to glasses and pour in some Kool-Aid. As the ice melts, the fruit will be added to the drink and will soak up all the yummy Kool-Aid flavors for an awesome treat when your drink is all gone!
Here’s a closer look at our Patriotic Picnic set-up:
I served the Kool-Aid in mason jars with blue and red paper straws topped with cupcake liners. I added in some fun patriotic pinwheels for an extra-special touch.
We also served watermelon wedges and boxes of Firecracker Popcorn.
What are your plans for July 4th?
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