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Valentine’s Day Sno-Cone Syrup Bouquet

Which one are you? Are you the person who starts planning for Valentine’s Day way in advance for your special loved ones? Or do you wait until the very last minute to shop, maybe even on Valentine’s Day? Whichever category you fall under, we are here to help you this year! 

What shows your someone special that you are thinking of them? Traditional flowers, chocolates, stuffed animals, and balloons are usually the way to go. We say start by thinking outside the box with a delicious, creative Valentine’s gift that won’t break the bank. 

A Jell-Craft Sno-cone Syrup Bouquet is the way to go!

In fact, you can beat the store’s madhouse of Valentine’s candy, balloons, and flowers by heading to Ace Mart Restaurant Supply to pick up a variety of Jell-Craft sno-cone syrups! This is an excellent treat for all ages!

Choose from flavors such as Bubble Gum, Cherry, Coconut, Lime, Pineapple, Watermelon, and more! For a complete list of sno-cone flavors, go here! 

Once you choose your flavors, bundle the sno-cone syrups up like you would do with flowers and tie a ribbon around them. 

With Jell-Craft sno-cone syrups you have options to make many other sweet recipes with the sno-cone syrups such as:

• Popsicles
• Sno-Cone Float
• Ice cream Toppers
• Blue Water (Copycat Ocean Water)
• Sparkling Punch

There are many more recipes on the Jell-Craft website!

So, this year, give your special someone a unique and out-of-the-ordinary gift for Valentine’s Day. A bouquet of Jell-Craft sno-cone syrups!

Let us know below what you think of this gift idea. If you have other gift ideas using sno-cone syrups, we would also love to hear them in the comments below! 

¡Margaritas, Por Favor!

Who Developed Margaritas?

Margaritas…were they invited in 1942 by a man named Pancho Morales or by Johnny Durlesser? Better yet, let’s throw more names into the mix of possible Margarita creators such as Carlos (Danny) Herrera, in 1938? However, the Texas socialite Margaret Sames claimed she mixed the first drink at a house party in Mexico in 1948. Let’s not forget about Rita Hayworth (whose real name was Margarita Casino) who could have been the margarita inventor in the 1940s!

It’s hard to say exactly who the margarita originated from, but what we do know is that it’s a delicious, tasty cocktail!

The Original Margarita Recipe

There are several ways to make margaritas and so many flavors to choose from! You can have it frozen or on the rocks. Name any flavor, and it can probably be turned into a Margarita! But the original margarita recipe was made with Tequila, Lime Juice, Orange Liqueur, and a splash of soda, served in a glass with rimmed salt.

Jell-Craft’s Margarita Lemon-Lime Concentrate is a replica of the original margarita, all you need to add is Jell-Craft’s Triple Sec, tequila, and salt. Jell-Craft’s Margarita Concentrate can be made frozen or on the rocks, whichever your preference is.

Virgin Margarita:

In fact, skip the tequila altogether and enjoy a virgin margarita! Follow the direction on the side of the Jell-Craft Margarita Concentrate label and eliminate the tequila. Feel free to modify by adding in more mix, water, or ice to dilute the concentrate to your liking.

Cinco De Mayo Margarita Gift:

So, our gift to you this Cinco de Mayo is how to think outside the box with Margaritas, and how you can use any of Jell-Craft sno-cone syrups to make a margarita! How about having a margarita bar at your next event?

Viva Fiesta San Antonio!

What do Margaritas, Raspas, Chicken-on-a-Stick, and parades all mean? It’s time for Fiesta!

For those of you that don’t live in San Antonio, this is a city tradition that usually occurs every April! From big city events such as the Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA), to colleges hosting events such as Fiesta Oyster Bake by St. Mary’s University all the way to local grade schools celebrating with shoebox float parades, Fiesta is an event that San Antonio natives all recognize!

In fact, there is even a school holiday for the Battle of Flower’s parade which occurs the last Friday of Fiesta.

History of Fiesta

Fiesta started in 1891 as a way to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. It has now grown into a celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures! It’s a week-long celebration with parades, festivals, and delicious drinks and food!

Since food is such a big part of the Fiesta celebration, a lot of unique and specialty items are made! During the COVID pandemic, restaurants started to get creative by making these foods during the time Fiesta would have been so San Antonio locals could bring Fiesta to their home.

Margaritas and Raspas

Since our beginnings, Jell-Craft has always partaken in Fiesta events whether it’s working at Oyster Bake selling Margaritas or producing the Raspa syrups for the events. When the orders start coming in, in February, we know that San Antonio is gearing up for Fiesta!

Some of our most popular Raspa flavors for Fiesta are Mango, Sal-Y-Limon, Leche, Tamarindo and Chamoyada! These flavors encompass the diverse culture of San Antonio along with the rich heritage of this city.

If you’re around town going to Fiesta events this year and come across Jell-Craft products, make sure you grab a photo or two and tag us on Facebook or Instagram!

We even like the photos of what the aftermath of a night out celebrating Fiesta looks like!

How do you celebrate Fiesta?

Sno-Cones for Sale

Five Tips to Start a Kid’s Sno-Cone Stand

Lemonade stands are a classic summer experience and a great way to embrace the hot temperatures! They are also a good way to teach your kids important skills.

However, why not just have a Sno-Cone stand instead or better yet, cart them around the neighborhood yelling, “Sno-Cones for Sale.” That is what these boys did!

According to Samuel Edwards, a Digital Strategist and Writer for Entrepreneur.com, “Kids taught about business early value money and have a better work ethic.” He goes on to list the Five Benefits of teaching young children Entrepreneurship.

Lemonade Stands, Car Washes, and Mowing Lawns have always been a popular method for kids to earn money. It is rare to see kids selling Sno-Cones, and this is such a delicious treat to have, especially if you live where temperatures get up to 100 degrees or more during the summertime.

To help your child start their own Sno-Cone Stand, here are some tips.

1. Ice – You can choose to blend your own ice or go somewhere with an ice chest such as Pure Party Ice and purchase Sno-Cone Ice (Snow Ice)! At Pure Party Ice they will fill up your ice chest and you will purchase based on bulk or your ice chest size.

2. Sno-Cone Syrup – Cost of Jell-Craft Sno-Cone Syrup ranges based on bottle size and quantity. Jell-Craft Syrups are sold here. Jell-Craft Sno-Cones have an extensive list of flavors to choose from, and for most kids, it’s all about the color!

3. Gloves for serving, Cups, Spoons and/or Straws for eating – That’s all you need to supply to eat Sno-Cones! You can pick these items up at any of the places you buy Jell-Craft Sno-Cone Syrup from or even your local grocery store.

4. Sign (optional) – Your child can come up with a creative Sno-Cone Stand name and use Canva to create a sign!

5. Grab a cart or use a stand and start selling Jell-Craft Sno-Cones!

What better way for your child to pass the long summer days than earning money on their own while developing skills to set them up for their future! Whether they choose to keep the proceeds or donate them to a charity, this will be a fun and unique way to spend time with your child this summer!

Sno-Cone Stand Photo by, Elizabeth Miller and Vecteezy

Making Snow Cones at Home

Who needs a blender when making Jell-Craft Snow Cones?

We partnered with Early Learning with Tessa Baden to get creative with combining education and sweet treats!

Check out how this clever girl thinks outside the box with making snow cones at home!

How would your family make snow cones without using appliances?

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