Never had a Koolickle?
It’s time to try these colorful Kool-Aid pickles.
Kool-Aid pickles, or Koolickles, are a surprising but super Southern dishtheyoriginated in Mississippi.
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Any flavored Kool-Aid will work, but the most popular flavors are fruit punch and cherry.
If your Kool-Aid mix is sweetened, you’ll want to skip or use less sugar.
Learn how to make Kool-Aid pickles.
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you’ve got the option to even just eat them straight out of the jar.
What Are Kool-Aid Pickles?
Also known as Koolickles, Kool-Aid pickles are a uniquely flavored, vibrant snack popular in the Southern U.S. ## What Do Kool-Aid Pickles Taste Like?
If you like a tangy-sweet combination, Kool-Aid pickles will be right up your alley.
Ingredients for Kool-Aid Pickles
Three ingredients come together for a vibrant, sweet, and tangy result.
Store any leftover pickles in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for as long as possible.
Well-sealed, and submerged in the briny liquid, they may last for up to a few weeks.
you’re able to even package them up in mini jars as whimsical party favors.
They can also be gobbled up straight out of the fridge for a quick midday snack.
jar dill pickle spears
1(0.13-oz.)
Add drink mix:
To the pickle juice, add the drink mix and sugar.
Pour pickle juice mixture back into pickle jar, being sure all pickles are covered in juice.
Seal the jar, and gently shake.
Refrigerate pickles:
Refrigerate for 7 days.
you’ve got the option to add salt when serving, or eat as is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thanks to social media, Kool-Aid pickles have risen in popularity over recent years.
They most likely originated in the south, in the Mississippi Delta region.
