Thanks to this quick and easy Homemade Snow Cone Syrup, you can treat yourself and beat the heat with delicious Hawaiian style shaved ice! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create summer’s sweetest escape! The options for fun flavors and colors are endless!
Homemade Snow Cone Syrup
Why wait for a Hawaiian vacation to enjoy your favorite shaved ice treat? As the temperatures soar at home, this easy Snow Cone Syrup Recipe will fast track you to making your favorite island style treats all season long!
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Do you love shave ice as much as I do? It’s what Summer dreams are made of!
I honestly can’t think of a sweeter way to beat the Summer heat than creating ice cold snow cones at home using this easy Snow Cone Syrup Recipe.
Nothing beats a refreshing, cool, icy treat on a hot Summer day!
And living in Arizona, where temps hover at 100+ degrees for months, snow cones are about as refreshing of a treat as you’ll get!
Now if you’ve been wondering how to make shaved ice, you’re going to LOVE how easy this is!
Seriously… you’ll just mix your ingredients and let them simmer on the stove, and you’re done!
I’ll even show you how to make wild and colorful kool-aid versions as well as dreamy, tropical fruit juice versions.
The Kool-Aid version will give you those gorgeous colors of classic snow cones, and the fruit juice versions will give you those Hawaiian style pops of tropical flavor. YUM!
Then… have even more tasty fun when you try making this decadent Chocolate Syrup Recipe and this yummy Caramel Sauce Recipe!
So what are you waiting for?
It’s time to take a little tropical vacation to flavor town and make some Hawaiian Style shaved ice!
You’ll just need these ingredients to get started…
Can You Make Snow Cones at Home?
You sure can? Here’s what you’ll need…
- Shaved Ice Maker
- Ice Cubes
- Homemade Snow Cone Syrup
Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Homemade Snow Cone Syrup!
- Kool-Aid Packets or Frozen Fruit Juice Concentrate
- Sugar
- Water
How to Make Snow Cone Syrup
So how do you make snow cone syrup from scratch?
It’s actually so easy!
It all starts with a basic simple syrup, and then you’ll add in either Kool-Aid or Fruit Juice.
If you go the fruit juice route, the Hawaii’s Own Passion Orange Guava can’t be beat!
Here’s what you’ll do…
Make a simple syrup by boiling water and sugar together.
Then add in your Kool-aid packets or frozen fruit juice concentrate to your simple syrup, and allow it to simmer on the stove, while stirring often.
Turn the heat off, allow the snow cone syrup to cool down, then transfer to plastic condiment bottles. They have the perfect narrow tip for squeezing the syrup onto your snow cones.
Place the snow cone syrup in the fridge and store in the refrigerator, so it’s ready to go when you make your snow cones!
When you’re ready to make your snow cones, crush up some ice with your shaved ice machine, transfer to a small bowl or styrofoam cup, then drizzle your snow cone syrups on top and ENJOY!
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Snow Cone Syrup Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Snow Cone Syrup Recipe…
Elizabeth writes: “Yummy”
Marty writes: “The kids loved it!”
Sheree writes: “Delicious”
Rebecca writes: “Yummy. Love it.”
Molly writes: “The kids really liked them, lemonade was the favorite!”
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Homemade Snow Cone Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 Kool-Aid Packets, (OR 12 Oz. Frozen Fruit Juice can be substituted)
Instructions
- Add water and sugar to medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Then reduce heat to LOW, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- For Kool-Aid Version: Add 2 envelopes of Kool-Aid, and stir well until it has completely dissolved. Transfer to bowl, and allow syrup to cool to room temperature.
- For Fruit Juice Version: Add 12 oz. Frozen Fruit Juice (my favorite is Hawaiian’s Own Guava Passion Orange), and stir well until it has completely dissolved. Allow to simmer on low for 3 more minutes.
- Then turn heat off, allow syrup to cool to room temperature, and transfer to plastic condiment squeeze-bottles.
- Store snow cone syrup in the refrigerator until you’re ready to make your snow cones, and use within 7 – 10 days.
- I like to use 1 tbsp. of syrup for a snow cone in a cup, or 2 tbsp. of syrup for a snow cone in a small bowl.
- To make the rainbow effect, make 3 different batches of syrup: red, yellow, and blue. Then when making your snow cone, pour red syrup on the left 3rd, yellow in the middle section (slightly overlapping the red), and blue syrup on the right 3rd (slightly overlapping the yellow). This will create the traditional rainbow colored snow cone you'll find in Hawaii.
- If you're feeling really gourmet, serve your snow cone over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and top with shaved coconut. It's delicious!
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Shaved Ice Machine
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So have you tried this Snow Cone Syrup Recipe yet?
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Such a fun idea, Heidi! Now you have me wanting to buy a shaved ice machine… 🙂
Oh you definitely need one, Molly! I got one when the lockdowns started, and it was such a game changer!
Homemade snow cones are such a great idea for hot Summer days, thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome… and I agree, they really are SO refreshing!
C’est une belle gourmandise avec de jolies couleurs
Belle soirée
Merci beaucoup, Delphine! Belle soirée 🙂
What a fun recipe share, I cannot wait to try it with my kids, perfect and refreshing for the summer!
Thanks, Aarthi… have fun making snow cones with your kids this Summer!
What a fun treat for summer! I love how pretty it looks. My husband loves flavored ice so I need to try this.
Oh yes… he will LOVE it! 🙂
What a cool idea!! Love how you always come up with something new 🙂
have a great day,
Tiziana
Aww… thanks, Tiziana ~ I’m so glad you’re enjoying the posts!
This is perfect for Summer and it looks fun! Thanks for sharing!
xoxo
Lovely
You’re very welcome, Lovely! 🙂
I haven’t had a snow cone in years! Fun idea. 🙂 Thanks!
You’re very welcome, John! They really are such fun, nostalgic treats!
That is such a great idea! I love snow cones and these are so fun and colourful!
Thanks so much, Christie! I think the crazy colors make them even more fun to eat! 🙂
Such a brilliant idea!! My girls are going to love this!!
Thanks, Tasia… have fun making some snow cones with your girls this Summer! 🙂