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Red Kool-Aid glass, pitcher, and cherries

Adult Red Kool-Aid: Grown-Up Sweetness, Not Alcohol

Adult Red Kool-Aid is grown-up sweetness, not alcohol! The Soul Food Pot® reimagines nostalgic Black Cherry Kool-Aid with 100% white grape juice and coconut water instead of granulated sugar for a fruity, refreshing, less-sweet 2-quart pitcher inspired by the red Kool-Aid many of us grew up drinking.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: New Traditions
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 50kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Drink pitcher 2-quart

Ingredients

  • 0.13 ounces Kool-Aid 1 packet of unsweetened Black Cherry Kool-Aid powder drink mix
  • 4 cups water cold
  • 2 cups 100% white grape juice
  • 2 cups coconut water

Instructions

  • Dissolve the Kool-Aid. Add the Black Cherry Kool-Aid powder to a 2-quart pitcher with the cold water and stir until completely dissolved.
  • Build the natural sweetness. Pour in the 100% white grape juice and coconut water.
  • Stir and chill. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until very cold.
  • Taste it cold. Stir again before serving over ice and taste the finished drink once chilled—that's when you'll know whether the sweetness and fruit balance are right for you.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.3mg

❤️ Shaunda's Soul Food Standard

Created and tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that never sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions. Every measurement, timing note, and technique is written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda, with make-it-your-way guidance so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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