Hi friends!
I have a question: WHAT do you call a drink you can’t drink? Pranking Punch? Jokester Juice? Fibbing Fanta? How about a Tropical Trickster Drink? Since it’s April Fool’s, why not have a little fun? Check out the inspiration for this tropical trickster drink🏝🌞, how I made it, convinced my hubby to try it, and a little flashback photo too. Aloha and Happy April Fool’s Day friends!
*Click on photos for a closer look
What You'll Need
2 Drinks
(2) 16 oz Glass Cups/Mugs
(1) Unflavored Gelatin Packet
(1 ) Pineapple-flavored Jello Box or desired flavor
Simply Clear Water Enhancer Bottle
Mixing containers/Utensils
Ice Molds
Fruits of Choice
Colorful Straws & Drink Umbrellas
OPTIONAL: orange/other flavored jello(fake fruit)
INSPIRATION
This is about one of the best April Fool’s days ever. Years ago, before the kiddos existed, hubby had called me at work with some news. He shared that he’d done well during the quarter, qualifying him for the upcoming trip to… HAWAII!!! Oh my goodness, I was excited and skeptical, could this be real?! I don’t think I could’ve handled that kind of prank if it wasn't. I questioned him and reminded him that it was April Fool’s day. I told him he could easily be pranking me, but he assured me it was NO prank. It turns out it really wasn’t! So we happily packed for our Hawaiian vacation the next month and had a fantastic time.
Nice, right?! Though I can’t beat that kind of April Fool’s day, I CAN share a little Island fun.
The Steps
I told hubby that I would be talking briefly about our April fools years ago and our Hawaii trip, then tie it into my Hawaiian-themed craft. He was happy to help. It was ALL TRUE minus a tiny twist.
JELLO “ICE”
1. Add 1 cup of cold water to a bowl/jar(easier to pour from), 1 unflavored gelatin packet, and 2 somewhat generous squirts of clear flavoring.
2. Let it sit for a few seconds before stirring, add 1 cup of hot water, and stir. Check for sweetness after adding the hot water.
3. Pour into at least 1 tray and chill for 4-24 hours.
OPTIONAL: JELLO “FRUIT”
Repeat the above steps with a 2nd unflavored gelatin packet and any flavored drink enhancer (adds color & flavor)or use regular jello. Pour into at least 1 tray and chill for 4-24 hours.
DRINK
1. Make pineapple jello or any flavor, mix per box instructions, and pour 1/2 cup into each glass/mug. Chill for 30 min. in the fridge. Reserve the rest of the jello.
*To make 4 smaller drinks, follow the same steps, except pour 1/4 cup jello into smaller clear cups/jars, or plastic cups. Follow the rest of the steps but divide the measurements by half.
JELLO ICE
4. Pull the ice molds from the fridge and transfer them to the freezer for 20-30 min. to create ice crystals on top. optional
5. Once the jello ice sets, run warm water under the molds for 30 secs -1 min, then use a knife to free the sides from the mold.
6. Flip over the mold onto a tray/plate and tap out. If the ice breaks no worries, it just adds to the realistic appearance.
7. Pull the drinks from the fridge and add 3-4 jello ice cubes.
optional: add a few of the colored jello fruit.
DRINK
2. Add another 1/2 cup of pineapple jello mix, chill for 30 min, then add a few more ice cubes to finish it off. Chill until fully set (3hours) and/or when ready to use.
ASSEMBLE
1. Place a colorful straw into the cup.
2. Cut up the fruit and assemble it on the rim of the cup with a drink umbrella.
optional : add 2-3 TBSP of pineapple juice(from a can) or leftover jello mix, over the jello ice.
That’s it, have fun PRANKING!
These look so enticing!
REAL TIME PRANK
My poor, poor, unsuspecting hubby lol. He was really excited to try the drink. He took a sip but couldn’t drink it. He figured some fruit got stuck in the straw. That didn’t work either.
It’s hours later and I’m still cracking up.
He then decided to drink from the cup. Some of the juice and ice flung out on him, which startled him lol “What the heck!?
What’s THIS?!?!?”
“What’s THIS?!?!” he repeatedly asked. He tries drinking again and nothing. I’m laughing HYSTERICALLY, OUT OF BREATH, much like now, and say “HAPPY EARLY APRIL FOOL’S DAY!”
He is beyond confused and slightly disappointed that he can’t in fact drink it, but then I explain what REALLY is happening. Not an easy task when laughter is all that comes out.
He cracks up and says, “Oh, Lovey”.
He’s truly a good sport = )
Thumbs down lol
I then pull out 2 spoons and all is well again :)
Happy crafting friends!
Amanda and Naomi
To share: take a photo of your prank, click on photo submission, and submit the photo.
