Hi friends!
WHAT do you call a drink you can’t actually drink: pranking punch, jokester juice, fibbing Fanta, or how about a Tropical Trickster Drink? We’ve got a fun April Fool’s drink prank for you. Check out the inspiration for the prank, how I made it, how I convinced my hubby to try it, and a little flashback photo too. Aloha and Happy April Fool’s Day, friends!
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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. 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
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I told hubby that I would be talking briefly about our April Fool’s 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: JELL-O “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.
This drink prank is done in layers.
DRINK
1. Make pineapple Jell-O mix per the box instructions and pour 1/2 cup into each glass/mug. Chill for 30 min. in the fridge. Reserve the rest of the Jell-O mix outside of the fridge.
JELLO ICE
4. Once the Jell-O ice sets, run warm water under the molds for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then use a knife to free the sides from the mold. Flip the mold over onto a tray/plate and tap it out. If the ice breaks, no worries, it just adds to the realistic appearance.
5. Pull the mugs from the fridge and add 3-4 Jell-O ice cubes over the pineapple Jell-O.
optional: add a few of the colored Jell-O fruit too.
DRINK
2. Add another 1/2 cup of pineapple Jell-O mix into the mugs, chill for 30 min, and 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 tried drinking it again, and nothing happened. I laughed HYSTERICALLY, OUT OF BREATH, and told him, “HAPPY EARLY APRIL FOOL’S DAY!”
At this point, he is beyond confused and slightly disappointed that he can’t, in fact, drink his drink. I then explain what REALLY happened, not an easy task when laughter is all that came out of me.
He cracks up and says, “Oh, Lovey”.
He’s truly a good sport = )
Thumbs down lol
I then pulled out two spoons, and all was well again :)
Happy crafting friends!
Amanda and Naomi
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