ECTO COOLER IS COMING BACK!

Call me nostalgic, but I had to break my non-posting slump for this.



Hi-C is bringing back Ecto Cooler, the amazing Ghostbusters themed citrus flavored/green colored drink. It last debuted in 1987 and was discontinued in 2001; since then it has seen many people attempting to replicate the elixir (pretty sure I've posted a recipe on here).

It will come back on May 30th to promote the new Ghostbusters movie, and you can follow the action at Ecto.cool before it is released. Apparently the cans will be similar to Coors Light's blue Rocky Mountains, and slime will turn green when cold.

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How to make popular 90s snacks

Did you grow up in the 90s like me? Then you should remember these snacks and drinks that no longer exist. At least, I think they no longer exist.  But fear not! Here's 11 recipes to make some of those memorable snacks. Including:

DunkAroos
Choco Taco
Handi-Snacks
Go-Gurt
Pizza Lunchable
Sno-Balls
Crystal Pepsi
Surge
Ecto Cooler (I've featured how to make this previously)
Viennetta Ice Cream Cake
Jell-O Pudding Pops

How to make Ecto Cooler

If you grew up in the 90s like me, you definitely should remember (along with Clarissa Explains It All) a certain discontinued flavor of Hi-C: Ecto Cooler.  It was green, orangy-tasting, and had Slimer from Ghostbusters on the label.  Sadly, it is no longer available, but a group from Chicago has somehow replicated the flavor and provide a how-to on making your very own Ecto Cooler.  I haven't tried it yet, but will update once I do.  Awesome.

If you don't want to watch the video (or it's too geeky for you) here's the recipe:

What you'll need

1. 1 gallon pitcher
2. 3/4 cup orange juice, no pulp
3. 3/4 cup tangerine juice, no pulp
4. ~1 tbsp pink lemonade mix (1/3 scoop)
5. 1 pack Kool-Aid (or similar) orange mix
6. 1 pack Kool-Aid (or similar) tangerine mix
7. 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
8. green food dye (might need blue as well, for the right green tint)
9. water

What you'll do

1. Combine ingredients 2-7 in pitcher
2. Mix until solids are dissolved
3. Add water to fill pitcher
4. Add food coloring until that familar green color is obtained
5. Refridgerate for an hour, or add ice to drink
6. Enjoy, and pretend you're a kid again!

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