How To Make Snow Cones

Maureen C. Petrosky July 12, 2011

Article featured image — Photo: gudlyf on Flickr

Snow cones are associated with kids, ice cream trucks and summer. But this simple frozen treat gets an adult makeover with flavors from coffee to limoncello. Create a dessert bar loaded with flavored syrups, coffees and liquors and let your guests make their own frozen dessert.

Some of our favorite adult drizzles: Limoncello, Absinthe, Grand Marnier, Espresso, Frangelico and Pedro Ximenez Sherry.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients

6 cups ice

Syrup

1 cup water
2 cups sugar
1 package unsweetened Kool- Aid, flavor of your choice

Directions

For the Shaved Ice:

Place the ice in a food processor and pulse until you have a very fine shaved ice.
Scoop into small glass dishes or paper cones and top with your favorite drizzle.

For the Syrup: