No proper discussion of drink is complete without reference to the elixir known as Kool-Aid. Two quarts of water, at least a cup of granulated sugar, and a pouch of concentrated nectar of the gods. That is all it takes to concoct a nearly perfect beverage that can be had in any of a countless number of flavors. I am particularly fond of orange, cherry, fruit punch, grape, lemon/lime and pink lemonade. There realy isn't a bad flavor though.
The first time you have Kool-Aid is a landmark event in the life of any American child or recent emigre. That burst of sugary sweetness, topped off by the vaguely jollyrancheresque/jelloish flavor palette. It is truly a moment of beverage transcendence.
There will be more discussion of this trademark refreshment in future posts - for now head to your kitchen cabinets or to the grocery store if you must to obtain this miracle substance and it's various components. I've never had a bummer on Kool-Aid.
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Kool Aid cured my gigantism. When I was 7 years old I was 5'6" tall headed toward 8 feet tall. I was introduced to a lovely packet of Kool Aid Tropical punch which I consumed straight from the packet along with some raw chocolate pop-tarts. I haven't grown an inch since.
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