Step 1

Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring them to a boil. Stir 2 cups (200 g) of granulated sugar and 1 cup (240 mL) of water together in a small saucepan and place the pan over medium high heat. Continually stir the mixture until it begins to boil, which should take around 3-5 minutes.Medium high heat on a stovetop is the number that is roughly ¾ of the way between the lowest and highest settings. For example, on a dial that went from 1 (low) to 8 (high), medium high would be 6.

Step 2

Boil the water for 1 minute, then remove it from heat and add the mix. Let the water boil until the sugar is completely dissolved, which shouldn’t take longer than 1 minute. Slowly sprinkle the drink mix into the water once you’ve taken the saucepan off of the stove. Don’t dump the whole packet of drink mix into the water all at once, since this will cause it to clump.16 ounces (450 g) of drink mix is normally the amount that comes in a single-serving packet. These can be bought at any grocery store or supermarket.

Step 3

Stir the drink mix into the water and allow it to cool. Stir the mix into the water until it’s completely dissolved, which normally takes 1-2 minutes. Then, allow the water to cool to room temperature.The water probably won’t take more than 10 minutes to sufficiently cool down.

Step 4

Use a funnel to pour the syrup into your dispenser. If you plan to pour the syrup onto snow cones using a dispenser bottle, then you’ll definitely need to use a funnel to transfer the syrup from the saucepan to the bottle to avoid making a mess. Don’t be alarmed if the syrup seems thicker at this point than it was in the saucepan; it’s perfectly normal for it to thicken as it cools.If you have any leftover syrup that won’t fit in your dispenser, transfer it into a separate airtight container you can place inside the refrigerator.

Step 5

Store the syrup in the refrigerator until you use it. The syrup is ready to use immediately, if you have your shaved ice at the ready. However, it will keep in the fridge for up to 1 month if you decide not to use it immediately.