Homemade Snow Cone Syrup

1 min read September 13, 2026 Becky James
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It’s Summertime! For our family that means lots of icy treats. One of our family favorites are snow cones. One thing I’ve done that has saved us a lot of money, has been making my own homemade snow cone flavor. It is so easy and so inexpensive. The best part is that it doesn’t take a lot of time either.

Recipe Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
1 to 2 Servings
Ingredients:
  • 2 c. of Sugar
  • 1 c. of Water
  • 1 Package of Unsweetened Drink Mix
Step
1
In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar and water.
Step
2
Bring to a boil, stir until sugar is dissolved while boiling for about 1 minute.
Step
3
Remove pan from heat and stir in flavored drink mix.
Step
4
Allow to cool completely and transfer to container for pouring.
Step
5
Syrup will get thicker as it cools.
Step
6

Prepare shaved ice and pour on top.

Homemade Snow Cone Syrup step 6

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