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Ruby Tuesday Killer Kool Aid is an adult co*cktail that is Kool-Aid like you have never had it before. You can easily make this delicious drink at home.
Do you remember sipping on Kool Aid back when you were young? A stained tongue and a sugar rush were just about the greatest thing a kid could get back then. In college, Jungle Juice replaced Kool Aid as the party fuel of choice. But now that you are older, neither seems like that good of an idea to drink. It’s okay because this cranberry juice andSouthern Comfort co*cktailhas you covered. Yep, it is the samehappy hour oneyou loved when you could still find it was on Ruby Tuesday’s signature co*cktails menu. Sadly, the drink disappeared from the restaurant, but now you can make it at home. Mix one up on a lazy Saturday out by the pool, or stir up an entire pitcher for your next summer BBQ!
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What’s in This Ruby Tuesday’s co*cktail?
It all starts with cranberry juice. The tartness of the juice is an essential part of this co*cktail because it balances out the rest of the ingredients’ sweetness. Choose a brand containing 100 percent cranberry juice and no added sugar at all, likeOcean Spray Pure Cranberry. Although Ocean Spray Pure Cranberry juice is probably not something you want to drink on its own, it is perfect for use in a mixed drink like co*cktails or smoothies. If you can’t find this Ocean Spray Pure Cranberry in your supermarket, you can use any cranberry juice co*cktail as long as it is sweetened with other fruit juices.
Amaretto is an almond-flavored liqueur. It is cloyingly sweet and syrupy, making it a great foil to the tartness of the cranberry juice. Amaretto comes from Italy and has a long tradition of use not just as a co*cktail ingredient but also for baking, especially for treats associated with Christmas and other holidays.Disarannoone of the most popular brands, but there are others.
Despite what you might think,Southern Comfortis not a whisky. It is a grain-neutral alcohol that gets its unique flavor from a variety of fruit concentrates. Although you may remember taking shots of Southern Comfort during your college days, its pronounced apricot flavor works better as an ingredient in a fruity co*cktail like this one.
Tips for Making a Couple of Cool Variations of Ruby Tuesday’s Killer Kool Aid
Sure, the Ruby Tuesday’s co*cktail is delish, but you can a few different drinks using the same ingredients. Give these cranberry-based co*cktails a try!
- The Christmas Cooler.Cranberries are super festive, and so is this simple co*cktail. To make spirits bright on a cold winter’s night, all it takes is serving 4 oz of cranberry juice and 2 oz of amaretto in a high ball glass over ice. Stir the drink with a sprig of rosemary and serve.
- The Scarlett O’Hara co*cktail.What better liqueur to use in a co*cktail named after one of the most famous Southern belles than Southern Comfort? Fill an old fashion glass with ice. Pour in a shot of Southern Comfort and a squeeze of lime. Top with 4 oz of cranberry juice and garnish with a lime wheel.
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Ingredients
Here’s a list of what you need:
- Southern Comfort
- Amaretto
- Cranberry Juice
- Ice
How to Make Killer Kool Aid co*cktail
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add Southern Comfort.
- Add Amaretto.
- Fill to the top with cranberry juice.
- Garnish with cherries if desired.
How about dessert? Check out this creamy Kool Aid Pie.
Favorite co*cktail Recipes
- Apple Sangria
- Colorado Bulldog co*cktail
- Dole Whip Float
- Homemade Kahlua
- Italian Margarita
- Perfect Margarita
- Washington Apple Shot
- Watermelon Sangria
- White Wine Sangria
Popular Non-alcoholic Drink Recipes
- Italian Peach Tea
- Starbucks Berry Drink
- Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade
- Strawberry Lemonade
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Ruby Tuesday Killer Kool Aid
You can make Ruby Tuesday's Killer Kool Aid co*cktail at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: co*cktail, Killer Kool Aid
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 214kcal
Author: Stephanie Manley
Ingredients
- 1 jigger Southern Comfort
- 1 jigger Amaretto
- 4 ounces cranberry juice
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Add Southern Comfort and Amaretto.
Fill to the top with cranberry juice.
Garnish with cherries if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 87mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Iron: 0.3mg
About Stephanie Manley
I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.
Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.
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Melinda
I bet they removed it because it isn’t their recipe. We were drinking these at local bars in Chicago back in the 80s already.
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Syi
I used to order a drink like this, called World Class Kool-aid”, years ago at a restaurant named Cheddar’s (different from Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen). This is pretty spot-on, except the Cheddar’s version also included vodka.
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Stephanie Manley
I am glad you were able to use this recipe to come up with a co*cktail you were missing.
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nrsty03
I also have a recipe for Killer Koolaide…however mine includes a few more items, everyone that has ever had it has loved it. I agree it is an amazing drink for lazy summer days around a poolReply
Dennis
What is your recipe for the Killer Kool Aide?
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BETTIE
so what is it?
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Liz Nelson
This is great for a lazy Saturday afternoon! I made it for a BBQ and all my friends loved it!Reply