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    Homemade Snow Cone Syrup Recipe with Cute Fruit Labels

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    Did you know you can make your own homemade sno cone syrup in your favorite flavor? Get the easy snow cone syrup recipe — just three ingredients — plus learn how to decorate the bottles. Kids will love making their own sno-cones this summer, and you’ll save lots of money making the syrup instead of buying it.

    Wednesdays are my son’s favorite days at camp because that’s when the sno-cone truck comes! With this three-ingredient snow cone syrup recipe, made with sugar and water and Kool-Aid, he can have the sweet icy treats any day of the week!

    three bottles of homemade snow cone syrup with a sno-cone

    Planning a backyard beach party? You have to serve sno-cones! This DIY snow cone syrup recipe makes it easy. Just add crushed ice.

    And is it sno-cone or snow cone? While I normally have an opinion on such things, in this case, I say to spell it however you like! I’m using both throughout this post.

    Homemade Snow Cone Syrup Recipe In Custom Decorated Bottles

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    You can skip ahead to the end of this post for the snow cone syrup recipe. But then you’ll miss the video tutorial for how you can make these cute customized labels for your sno-cone syrup bottles. Plus I have lots of other useful tips for making, using and storing DIY snow cone syrup.

    five bottles of homemade snow cone syrup with fruit labels

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    How to Make Homemade Snow Cone Syrup

    We made up several batches of sno-cone syrup: Tropical Punch, Strawberry, Cherry, Orange and Green Apple.

    To make this sno-cone syrup you’ll need:

    • water
    • sugar
    • Kool-Aid or another powdered, unsweetened drink mix

    To make the now cone syrup, boil the water and sugar in a large saucepan until it thickens. Then remove it from the heat and stir in the powdered drink mix until it has dissolved.

    Once the syrup has cooled, pour it into squeeze bottles and refrigerate until cold. Squirt the chilled syrup over crushed ice to make a snow cone.

    This snow cone syrup recipe makes enough for 16 servings.

    three bottles of homemade snow cone syrup with a sno-cone

    How to Make Cute Labels for DIY Snow Cone Syrup

    I decided to make some cute kid-friendly labels to go on our homemade snow cone syrup bottles. That way kids can easily identify what flavor syrup they’re using on their sno-cones.

    This project is part of the Crafty Hangouts series of live crafting videos, sponsored by OnlineLabels.com.

    If you think office supplies and parties don’t go hand-in-hand, then you need to check out all the amazing labels available from Online Labels. You’ll find all kinds of shapes, sizes and colors of labels for shipping, printing, packaging, branding and crafting. Even labels for sno-cone syrup bottles!

    Our group of crafty bloggers has come up with 20 different ideas for how to use labels at parties. You can find all the tutorials on this YouTube playlist.

    Online Labels has a free tool that you can use to design and print your labels. But for my project, I decided to break out some of my rubber stamps and ink.

    See how I did it here:

     

    I used these cigar band-style soap labels in a white glossy finish for my sno-cone bottles.

    Other supplies I used to make the snow cone syrup labels:

    • Plastic squeeze bottles  (You can find them at Walmart, grocery stores or Amazon)
    • Brush markers (You could also use Copic markers) or an ink pad
    • Stampin’ Up Tart & Tangy stamp set (This set is retired, but I found other options here and here)
    • Assorted washi tape (This fruit washi would be adorable on the snow cone syrup bottles!)

    five bottles of homemade snow cone syrup with fruit labels

    How much syrup should I use on a sno-cone?

    This particular recipe calls for about 1.5 ounces of syrup per 6 ounce sno-cone. But the amount you use really depends on personal taste and preference.

    If you’re like most kids I know, the more syrup the better! And why limit yourself to just one flavor of syrup when you can mix them all together and make a rainbow snow cone?

    Can I make sugar-free snow cone syrup

    You can make sugar-free sno-cone syrup although it may not be as syrup-y as the version made with sugar.

    To make sugar-free snow cone syrup, dissolve 1 cup of Splenda into 1 cup of boiling water, then add the Kool-Aid mix. You can experiment with other no-calorie sweeteners as well.

    Can I make a snow cone without a snow cone maker?

    While it’s fun to serve up these icy sweet treats from a snow cone machine, you don’t need any special appliances to make a snow cone. You can use a blender or a food processor to crush the ice for snow cones. (I love my Kitchen Aid K400 for making snow cones. It’s amazing for crushing ice, and you can even get that soft Hawaiian shave ice texture with it.)

    If you don’t have a blender, food processor or crushed ice setting on your refrigerator, throw some cubes into a zip-top plastic bag. Use a mallet to crush the ice. (Bartenders love these types of bags for making crushed ice.)

    What flavor is Tiger’s blood?

    Kid’s love Tiger’s blood snow cones. And mine is no exception.

    Tiger’s blood is a deep-red snow cone syrup that is a combination of watermelon and strawberry with a bit of tropical coconut.

    To make your own Tiger’s blood snow cone syrup, follow the recipe below using 1/2 packet of watermelon-flavored Kool-Aid and 1/2 packet of strawberry-flavored Kool-Aid. Add up to 1 teaspoon of coconut extract.

    Does snow cone syrup need to be refrigerated?

    Yes, you should refrigerate homemade snow cone syrup so it doesn’t spoil or go bad.

    How long does snow cone syrup last in the refrigerator?

    This snow cone syrup should remain good kept in the refrigerator for a week to 10 days. If you don’t use it all up then, you can store in the freezer to preserve it longer.

    Can you freeze snow cone syrup?

    Yes, you can freeze this snow cone syrup if you’re not going to be able to use it all within a week or so. Just stash it in an air tight bottle in the freezer and pull it out when you want to make snow cones.

    Because snow cone syrup has a high sugar content, it may not solidify or freeze completely. It should be good in the freezer for at least a month.

    Is Homemade Snow-Cone Syrup Gluten Free?

    This DIY snow cone syrup should be gluten free. But it’s always a good idea to check the label on the Kool-Aid or powdered drink mix package to confirm there aren’t any ingredients that could cause any issues if you have gluten intolerance or other food sensitivities or allergies.

    snow cone syrup bottles beside sno-cone cups on a rolling cart

    We went a birthday party over the weekend, and we we gave Jackson’s little friend his own sno-cone maker, some straws and sno-cone cups, plus an assortment of homemade syrups.

    We love coming up with creative birthday gifts for kids, and I’d say this definitely qualifies!

    Homemade Snow Cone Syrup Recipe In Custom Decorated Bottles

    My guy certainly loves his homemade sno-cone!

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    Try making your own snow cone syrup at home:

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    three bottles of homemade snow cone syrup with a sno-cone
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    Homemade Snow Cone Syrup
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    8 mins
    Total Time
    13 mins
     
    Keep your favorite flavors of homemade snow cone syrup on hand so you can enjoy an icy cold, sweet summertime treat.
    Course: Beverages
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 48 kcal
    Ingredients
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 packet unsweetened powdered drink mix such as Kool-Aid
    Instructions
    1. In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar.
    2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
    3. Remove from heat and add powdered drink mix, stirring until dissolved.
    4. Allow to cool.
    5. Using a funnel, pour into plastic bottles or jars. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.
    6. Serve over shaved ice.
    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Snow Cone Syrup
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 48
    % Daily Value*
    Sodium 1mg0%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Calcium 1mg0%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    three bottles of homemade snow cone syrup with a sno-cone

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    Comments

    1. Theresa @DearCreatives

      April 16, 2015 at 3:39 pm

      Love this idea! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Party! Pinned & shared. Hope to see you again soon.

      Reply
    2. Kim @KandyKreations

      April 14, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      Oh my! Sno-cones seem to be a right of summer, but they are ao expensive from the roving trucks. I love how easy and cheap this recipe is. (Plus, those labels are so dang cute!)

      I’ve been looking for cute gift ideas for summer birthday parties and this would be super! It’s something both moms and kids would love. Thanks so much for sharing at Dare to Share Saturday!

      I’m off to pin this for summer weather. I’ll be ready next time the trucks come by!

      Reply
    3. Diane

      April 13, 2015 at 8:45 pm

      these are rely cute! Snow cones are such a fun summertime treat !
      Thanks so much for sharing this post with us at #PureBlogLove link Party! the party starts every Thursday Evening at 8 p.m. EST. I’m hosting over at homemadefoodjunkie.com. Can’t wait to see what you bring next week!

      Reply
    4. Trish @ tagsthoughts.com

      April 12, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      You wowed me with the labels!! The simple syrup recipe is a winner, as well. Thank you for linking up at the Home Matters Party. Join us again Friday; The Door Opens at 12am EST.

      Reply
    5. Angela McKinney

      April 11, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      Great recipe idea. I never thought of making my own snow cone syrup. Sounds easy too. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
    6. All that's Jas

      April 10, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      Loving the labels! Super cute. Thank you for linking up with Thursday Favorite Things!

      Reply
    7. Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods

      August 02, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      Get out of town! You used kool-aid to make the sugar syrup? My kids will be hopping up and down tomorrow afternoon when I make these favors!

      Pinning!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
    8. laura @eye candy creative studio

      July 26, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      LOVE how these labels turned out! Thanks for the giveaway too!

      Reply
    9. tisa

      July 25, 2014 at 9:09 am

      this is the best idea ever!!!
      My daughter is having a sleep over tonight, I think we might make these. Thanks

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        July 30, 2014 at 9:20 am

        Hope you enjoyed the sno-cones and that you survived the sleepover!

        Reply
    10. Tracey@LetsGoJunking

      July 25, 2014 at 12:41 am

      We’ll be making snow cones when the boys come over next week. The labels are cute!

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        July 30, 2014 at 9:20 am

        I bet they have a blast at your house!

        Reply
    11. Pamela

      July 24, 2014 at 10:05 pm

      The boys love snow cones!

      Reply
    12. Yvonne @ StoneGable

      July 24, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      YUMMY! I am a snow cone girl. You little guy sure grew this summer! xo

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        July 25, 2014 at 12:10 am

        I know. He keeps getting bigger and bigger. We’re not buying any new clothes for summer until the day before because he’ll surely outgrow them!

        Reply
    13. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain

      July 24, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      Oh those are cute! And we love snocones!

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        July 25, 2014 at 12:11 am

        Who doesn’t? Don’t they just put a smile on your face — unless you drop yours! That’s happened to me.

        Reply
    14. Mrs Major Hoff (Sara)

      July 24, 2014 at 3:51 pm

      Genius idea, love it! sooooo cute!

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        July 25, 2014 at 12:11 am

        Thanks! I’m kinda crazy for stamping on labels now. What else can I stamp?

        Reply
    15. Albion

      July 24, 2014 at 1:56 pm

      This is perfection!! I love how the syrup bottles turned out! It’s son-cone for us, and I think we’ll be making some with your awesome recipe!

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        July 25, 2014 at 12:12 am

        Thanks so much! Let me know how your snow cones turn out. And BTW, if you don’t have a sno-cone maker, just throw some crushed ice into a blender, food processor or magic bullet and it will get all snowy.

        Reply
    16. Dee @CupcakesandCrowbars

      July 24, 2014 at 12:40 pm

      Great recipe, Amy! My kids saw me reading this and got all excited, asking if we were having snow cones today.

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        July 25, 2014 at 12:13 am

        Oops. Sorry about that. Want me to write a post about chores for kids tomorrow so they can read that over your shoulder? 🙂

        Reply
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