# Boozy Childhood Drinks This Fruit Kool-Aid Vodka Beverage is Ideal for Nostalgic Adults By M | Published 2014-08-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-koolaid References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1045167/kool-aid-ice-cube-cocktail-recipe) & [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/) Do you remember drinking fruit Kool-Aid when you were a kid? Now you enjoy the same sugar-packed juice in a boozy cocktail thanks to food blogger She Knows. The Kool-Aid flavor is infused into fun, technicolor ice cubes to create a tantalizing [vodka cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vk-squashka). To make these adult Kool-Aid drinks, begin by mixing a variety of the [fruity powdered drink pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghoul-aid) with water. Fill an ice cube tray up with the various juices and allow the cubes to solidify. Then mix up a shot of vodka with a citrus-flavored soda like lemon lime and pop the chromatic Kool-Aid ice cubes into the glass. The bright colors will look super cool floating in the carbonated cocktail drink and they'll add a yummy [fruit flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeezed-vodka-cocktails) to the overall beverage as they melt away. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Adult Fruity Cocktails:** Creating boozy beverages inspired by childhood drinks is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the beverage industry. - **Colorful Ice Cube Creations:** Infusing ice cubes with vibrant colors and flavors opens up opportunities for creative cocktail experiences in the hospitality industry. - **Nostalgic Food and Beverage Pairings:** Exploring nostalgic flavor combinations and incorporating them into adult-friendly versions presents an innovative approach for the food industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can tap into the trend of creating adult versions of childhood drinks using innovative flavor combinations and presentation techniques. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage the trend of colorful ice cube creations to enhance the visual appeal and taste of cocktails, attracting experiential-seeking consumers. - **Food:** The food industry can capitalize on the trend of nostalgic food and beverage pairings by reinventing classic flavors in adult-friendly formats, catering to consumers' desire for familiar yet elevated experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty Vodka Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vodkade.md) - [Hard Juice Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welchs-craft-cocktails.md) - [Squeezable Spiked Punches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-ice.md) - [Vodka-Made Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-raspberry-ice-lollies.md) - [Boozy Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardpops.md) - [Smoothie Pouch Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-cocktail-kit.md) - [Candy-Covered Gummy Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koolaid-gummy-bites.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Kombucha Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miixt.md) - [Nostalgic Hard Cherry Limeades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-cherry-limeade.md)