{"id":69992,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/kool-aid-pickles\/"},"modified":"2024-04-25T16:48:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T21:48:13","slug":"kool-aid-pickles","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/kool-aid-pickles\/","title":{"rendered":"Kool-Aid Pickles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kool-Aid pickles, anyone? We love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-a-pickle\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-a-pickle\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">pickles of all shapes and sizes<\/a>, and Kool-Aid is a nostalgic treat from our childhood. Combine the two, and you get vibrant, fruity Kool-Aid pickles\u2014or Koolickles! Kool-Aid pickles are sure to surprise your taste buds, and will most likely turn some heads in your kitchen too.<\/p>\n<h2>What are Kool-Aid pickles?<\/h2>\n<p>The colorful, crunchy products are a combination of dill pickles and Kool-Aid powder. At first glance, the combination may sound like a recipe for disaster. But people in the South have been soaking pickles in Kool-Aid for quite some time.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe fits the pickling culture of the American South quite well. (Even if you aren&#8217;t from the area, we can teach you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/pickled-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/pickled-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">how to pickle produce<\/a> like a pro.) Convenience stores make and sell Koolickles, sometimes called Pickoolas, by the dozen. One brand, named SnoCo Pickles, uses snow cone syrup.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Kool-Aid Pickles<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pickles:<\/strong> Lots of different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/types-of-pickles\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/types-of-pickles\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">types of pickles<\/a> are available at the grocery store, but keep your eyes focused on regular dill pickles. Their mildly sour taste is best with a Kool-Aid packet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> Avoid using confectioners\u2019 sugar or liquid sweeteners. The best sugar to use for a Kool-Aid pickles recipe is granulated sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kool-Aid mix:<\/strong> Make sure to pick up a packet of Kool-Aid mix and not a premade jug of Kool-Aid. You\u2019ll be whisking the Kool-Aid mix with reserved pickle juice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Separate the pickles and the juice<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1978821 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kool-Aid-Pickles_Kool-Aid-Pickles_TOHVS24_133744_DF_2_21_Kool-AidPickles_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"A bowl of pickles \" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Drain the jar of pickles, and reserve the pickle juice.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip:<\/em> Place a colander on top of a small bowl. Twist open the jar of pickles, then dump the pickles and their juice in the colander. The pickles should remain sitting in the colander, and the pickle juice should flow into the small bowl.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Make the Kool-Aid pickle juice mixture<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1978823 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kool-Aid-Pickles_TOHVS24_133744_DF_2_21_Kool-AidPickles_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"A person mixing Pickle Juice with a whisk\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Add the granulated sugar and the Kool-Aid mix to the small bowl with the reserved pickle juice. Stir the juice mixture until the sugar is dissolved, and set aside.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Combine the pickles and juice mixture<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1978824 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kool-Aid-Pickles_TOHVS24_133744_DF_2_21_Kool-AidPickles_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Kool Aid Pickles Tohvs24 133744 Df 2 21 Kool Aidpickles 3\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Slice the pickles into chips, and return them to the pickle jar. Pour the Kool-Aid pickle juice mixture over the pickles. Discard any remaining juice mixture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1978825 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kool-Aid-Pickles_TOHVS24_133744_DF_2_21_Kool-AidPickles_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"A group of jars of different colour Pickles\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Screw the lid back on the jar, and refrigerate the pickles in the juice mixture for one week before serving. Store any remaining pickles in the refrigerator for up to two months.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1978819 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kool-Aid-Pickles_FT24_133744_ST_0213_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Kool-Aid Pickles\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use all your favorite Kool-Aid flavors:<\/strong> You can use more than one flavor for this recipe. Simply split up the pickles into separate jars, one jar for each flavor you use. For example, if you want to use three Kool-Aid flavors, split the pickle juice into three separate jars and flavor each jar with a different Kool-Aid mix (and the sugar). Cut up your pickles, and add an equal amount of the pickle chips to each jar of the Kool-Aid pickle juice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cut the pickles to your preference:<\/strong> The pickles can be sliced into chips, spears or simple halves. Or, save on cutting time and use hamburger dill chips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try your favorite pickles:<\/strong> Big dill pickles are great, but you can just as easily use smaller-sized gherkins or cornichons instead. Slice them in half or into spears (they might be too small for a chip size), and follow this recipe\u2019s directions. How fun would these smaller Kool-Aid pickles be on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-a-charcuterie-board\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-a-charcuterie-board\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">charcuterie board<\/a>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Kool-Aid Pickles<\/h2>\n<p>After enjoying a slice or two of the finished Kool-Aid pickles, tightly reseal the lid and stick the pickles back in the fridge. After curing, they can last for up to two more months.<\/p>\n<h2>Kool-Aid Pickle Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1978820 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kool-Aid-Pickles_FT24_133744_ST_0213_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Kool Aid Pickles Ft24 133744 St 0213 3\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What do Kool-Aid pickles taste like?<\/h3>\n<p>Kool-Aid pickles, aka Koolickles, have a sweet and tart flavor, and some people even say these pickles taste like candy. Depending on how long they cure, the flavor of the drink mix you choose will become prominent and the pickles will take on a vibrant color. We recommend learning how to make Kool-Aid pickles and tasting them for yourself!<\/p>\n<h3>What are the most popular flavors of Kool-Aid pickles?<\/h3>\n<p>Cherry, tropical punch, grape, blue raspberry, lime and orange are among the most popular flavors of Kool-Aid, but any flavor you prefer or have on hand is fair game for these pickles.<\/p>\n<h3>Where did Kool-Aid pickles originate?<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s not one specific place formally credited with this recipe&#8217;s origin; however, history has it that Koolickles originated in the South, in the Mississippi Delta region. They are a beloved, colorful snack treasured by adults and kids alike. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/things-to-do-with-kool-aid\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/things-to-do-with-kool-aid\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">things you can do with Kool-Aid packets<\/a>, or try other adventurous pickle recipes like spicy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/taco-pickles\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/taco-pickles\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">taco pickles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/ranch-pickles\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/ranch-pickles\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">ranch pickles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you make Kool-Aid pickles with whole pickles?<\/h3>\n<p>You can use whole, uncut pickles to make Kool-Aid pickles, but whole pickles most likely won\u2019t absorb much of the Kool-Aid pickle juice mixture because it\u2019s hard for the juice mixture to penetrate a pickle\u2019s thick skin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To start, grab a jar of pickles and some Kool-Aid powder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1965882,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,304173,305982,304328,305487,304338,304515,303966,304988,304368,303887,304347,305020,304348,303719,304193,306017,304558,324623,304150,303883,303745,305028],"categories-v2":[308623,309455,311717,308984,308481,310796,308992,308880,308495,308935,308745,308478,308998,308960,309000,308324,309541,311745,308910,309177,309434,308476,308369,308974],"coauthors":[340598,342012],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Bread and Butter Pickles","post_link":"\/recipes\/bread-and-butter-pickles\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bread-and-Butter-Pickles_EXPS_TOHD24_18640_ChristineMa_11_Social.jpg"},{"post_title":"Dill Pickle Bread","post_link":"\/recipes\/dill-pickle-bread-recipe\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EXPS_TOHD24_279088_LaurenHabermehl_03.jpg"},{"post_title":"Favorite Bread & Butter Pickles","post_link":"\/recipes\/favorite-bread-butter-pickles\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Favorite-Bread-Butter-Pickles_exps174953_CP143300B02_21_2bC_RMS-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Easy Homemade Pickles","post_link":"\/recipes\/easy-homemade-pickles\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Easy-Homemade-Pickles_EXPS_TOHD24_41991_ChristineMa_7.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sweet Pickles","post_link":"\/recipes\/best-ever-sweet-pickles\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Best-Ever-Sweet-Pickles_EXPS_FT24_235471_ST_0313_8.jpg"},{"post_title":"Fire-and-Ice Pickles","post_link":"\/recipes\/fire-and-ice-pickles\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Fire-and-Ice-Pickles_EXPS_FT24_6826_EC_1219_4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Watermelon Rind Pickles","post_link":"\/recipes\/watermelon-rind-pickles\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Watermelon-Rind-Pickles_exps168013_THRAA2874593B01_30_4bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Dill Pickle Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/dill-pickle-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EXPS_TOHD24_255_NicolePerry_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Pickle Ice Cream? 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Here's how to make a batch of Koolickles!","recipeIngredient":["1 jar (32 ounces) whole dill pickles, undrained","2\/3 cup sugar","1 envelope unsweetened Kool-Aid mix, flavor of your choice"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Separate the pickles and the juice","text":"Drain the jar of pickles, and reserve the pickle juice. Editor's Tip: Place a colander on top of a small bowl. Twist open the jar of pickles, then dump the pickles and their juice in the colander. The pickles should remain sitting in the colander, and the pickle juice should flow into the small bowl.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kool-Aid-Pickles_Kool-Aid-Pickles_TOHVS24_133744_DF_2_21_Kool-AidPickles_1.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the Kool-Aid pickle juice mixture","text":"Add the granulated sugar and the Kool-Aid mix to the small bowl with the reserved pickle juice. 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Store any remaining pickles in the refrigerator for up to two months.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kool-Aid-Pickles_TOHVS24_133744_DF_2_21_Kool-AidPickles_3.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"3 cups","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Hannah Twietmeyer"},{"@type":"Person","name":"Val Goodrich"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 20 calories","fatContent":"0 fat (0 saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"0 cholesterol","sodiumContent":"1019mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"4g carbohydrate (1g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"0 protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.3,"reviewCount":10,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Kool Aid Pickles","description":"Check out this video for how to make Kool Aid Pickles","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/vxJkIhes\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"2020-09-5 17:12:54","duration":"P0DT0H1M36S","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/vxJkIhes-Uot7Fvi8.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-07-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"Delicious. I've done mine just a bit different though. I drain and save the pickle juice, stir the sugar into the pickle juice, then pour it back in with the pickles. I discard the remaining juice. I then drain the pickle juice out again, mix the kool-aid into the pickle juice and pour it back into the pickles. It gives it a bit more kool-aid flavor since you're not discarding any of the kool-aid mix.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-11-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenWheel"},"reviewBody":"Had never heard of these before but WOW how fun! Went with a red fruit punch kool-aid and had pickles out for our holiday party - red and green ones. Big hit. Everyone was fascinated by them. This would definitely make a good recipe for kids, too. Such an easy and fun snack!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBullhorn"},"reviewBody":"This recipe sounded interesting and so easy I had to try it.  Great tasting pickle.  Thanks for sharing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-06-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenController"},"reviewBody":"Even easier, buy the dill chip pickles presliced uniformly.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBattery"},"reviewBody":"Wow!!!  What a fun and unique way to make pickles!  The color is amazing and I think these would be perfect for tailgating if you make them in the school colors!  I'd be sure to store them for a week before trying .... I tried one about 2 days after I made them and the flavors weren't quite developed.  After storing for a week the flavor was much better ..... more intense yet not as much bite.  Also, I used the pre-cut hamburger dill pickles .... saved a little time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBone"},"reviewBody":"Better than I thought they would be!  You can taste the sweetness and kool-aid for the first few crunches, then end up with all dill.  Pretty good, and my kids like them (they won't eat regular dill yet).","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedLocomotive"},"reviewBody":"From reading Taste Recipes's Recipes Across America Cookbook I learned that a favorite treat among schoolkids living in the Mississippi Delta is Kool-Aid Pickles. I thought they sounded interesting, so I gave them a try. I used the Kool-Aid flavor of tropical punch. The pickles had a sweet and sour flavor but not any trace of the tropical punch flavor. They did take on a blue color, which was fun to me. My husband, 3 of the kids and myself liked these a lot.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBandAid"},"reviewBody":"These are way better with kosher dill pickles. We've been eating Kool aid pickles since my childhood here in Texas my daughter who is 16 has enjoyed them lifelong as well. 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