Kool-Aid: Need More Sugar?

Lately, I've started drinking Kool-Aid at work for several reasons. 1) It is inexpensive. 2) It isn't water. 3) It's better for me than carbonated beverages.

Also, it's a nice trip down memory lane every afternoon at 3:00. When I was growing up, I always looked forward to taking a big gulp out of the Kool-Aid pitcher after I walked home from the bus stop - Mom always knew how to make my Kool-Aid tasty and refreshing.

Well, today I was reminded of how my Granny never seemed to get it right on the first try. I went to make my own glass and when I tasted it - YUK - it needed more sugar. I recalled always having to convince Granny to add more sugar. I knew the difference between kool-aid and purple water.

It's a pet peeve when people don't make Kool-Aid sweet enough, but if it weren't for this minor annoyance I wouldn't think about how much I appreciated my mom and granny (even though kool-aid wasn't her forte).

I'm also not much on these new flavors. What ever happened to the good ole' flavors being enough? I always liked grape and cherry. What about you?