Foolin’ Fun

Here’s a jiggly recipe that will make your kids giggly.

Ah, refreshing lemonade and fruit punch. But one sip from the straw will give them an indication that something’s not quite right with their “drinks.” Tricked again!

Create fond memories in the kitchen with these silly recipes (you don’t even have to wait until April 1st)!

“Lemonade & Fruit Punch”

INGREDIENTS (Serves 2 to 4)

1 (3 oz.) box lemon gelatin
1 (3 oz.) box strawberry or cherry gelatin
Water
Fresh lemon, orange, lime, and/or strawberries

DIRECTIONS

For “lemonade,” empty lemon gelatin powder into a medium bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water and whisk for 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in 1 cup cold water. Pour mixture evenly into two drinking glasses. Add a straw to each glass and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.

For “fruit punch,” prepare strawberry gelatin as directed.

To serve lemonade or punch in a pitcher or small punch bowl, double the recipe, stirring in an extra ½ cup cold water. Pour into container and chill until set.

Before serving, garnish lemonade with lemon slices. Garnish punch with sliced oranges, limes, or strawberries.

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