Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
True Lime Copycat Recipe
1 packet Kool-Aid Unsweetened Watermelon Packet
½ cup + 2 Tbsp Truvia (this is the sweet spot for flavor)
4 packets True Lime Packets 500 ct
1/16 tsp salt (tiny pinch — VERY important)
2 quarts (64 oz) cold water
🥄 Instructions
Add Kool-Aid powder to a pitcher
Add Truvia and stir well
Add True Lime packets
Add the tiny pinch of salt
Pour in water and mix thoroughly
Chill (this improves flavor a LOT)
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💥 Can you REALLY make True Lime at home for 70% less?! 💥
I set out to crack the code on True Lime drink mix… and let’s just say, things got intense 😅
After multiple tests (and a few total disasters), I tried to create a homemade True Lime copycat recipe using simple, budget-friendly ingredients like citric acid, stevia, Kool-Aid, and lime packets. The goal? Cut the cost from 40¢ per drink down to just 7–15¢ 💰
👉 But does it actually taste the same?
👉 Is it worth the savings?
👉 Or should you just stick with the real True Lime packets?
You’ll see every step—including what worked, what really didn’t, and the final verdict.
🧪 In This Video:
-How to make a True Lime copycat recipe at home
-The exact ingredients used (citric acid, stevia, Kool-Aid & more)
-Cost breakdown: homemade vs store-bought True Lime
-Taste tests (multiple attempts!)
-Why sugar vs stevia makes a HUGE difference
-How to tweak your mix for better flavor (or avoid total failure 😬)
💡 Key Takeaways:
-You can get close to the flavor of True Lime drink mix
-Sweeteners matter more than you think
-Sometimes saving money takes trial and error… a LOT of it 😂
💬 Let me know:
Have YOU tried making your own True Lime or drink mixes at home? What worked (or totally failed)? Drop your tips below!
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1 Corinthians 6:9-10
True Lime Copycat Recipe
1 packet Kool-Aid Unsweetened Watermelon Packet
½ cup + 2 Tbsp Truvia (this is the sweet spot for flavor)
4 packets True Lime Packets 500 ct
1/16 tsp salt (tiny pinch — VERY important)
2 quarts (64 oz) cold water
🥄 Instructions
Add Kool-Aid powder to a pitcher
Add Truvia and stir well
Add True Lime packets
Add the tiny pinch of salt
Pour in water and mix thoroughly
Chill (this improves flavor a LOT)
👍 SALE! Up to 50% Off NOW 👍❤️ Quick and Easy Recipes To Save Time And Money! ❤️ Dining On A Dime Cookbooks livingonadime.com
Find My Super Easy Recipes Channel here! youtube.com/@supereasyrecipe
If you’d like to support our show while getting things you already buy, check out our recommended items at Amazon:
Our Amazon Store
amazon.com/shop/livingonadime/list/30LG32AUOT50Q?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
These are affiliate links. When you order something from Amazon with the above links, a small portion goes to us at no cost to you.
💥 Can you REALLY make True Lime at home for 70% less?! 💥
I set out to crack the code on True Lime drink mix… and let’s just say, things got intense 😅
After multiple tests (and a few total disasters), I tried to create a homemade True Lime copycat recipe using simple, budget-friendly ingredients like citric acid, stevia, Kool-Aid, and lime packets. The goal? Cut the cost from 40¢ per drink down to just 7–15¢ 💰
👉 But does it actually taste the same?
👉 Is it worth the savings?
👉 Or should you just stick with the real True Lime packets?
You’ll see every step—including what worked, what really didn’t, and the final verdict.
🧪 In This Video:
-How to make a True Lime copycat recipe at home
-The exact ingredients used (citric acid, stevia, Kool-Aid & more)
-Cost breakdown: homemade vs store-bought True Lime
-Taste tests (multiple attempts!)
-Why sugar vs stevia makes a HUGE difference
-How to tweak your mix for better flavor (or avoid total failure 😬)
💡 Key Takeaways:
-You can get close to the flavor of True Lime drink mix
-Sweeteners matter more than you think
-Sometimes saving money takes trial and error… a LOT of it 😂
💬 Let me know:
Have YOU tried making your own True Lime or drink mixes at home? What worked (or totally failed)? Drop your tips below!
📚 Want More Easy & Cheap Recipes?
Check out our Dining On A Dime cookbooks for quick, affordable meals your family will love 👉 LivingOnADime.com
👍 If you enjoy real-life kitchen experiments (and honest results!), hit LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more budget-friendly recipes and ideas!
©️⚠️🚫 Copyright Notice: Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.: This video and all its content are fully protected by copyright law. No copying or using my videos or clips is permitted in any way without permission! Any unauthorized copying, re-uploading, redistribution, or use is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate copyright strikes and legal action by Kellam Media and Publishing Inc.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
