Tonight's flavor is a little intriguing, Sal y Limon...or salt and lemon. I don't mind either of those things and while I thought it might be sour, it should still be good. When ordering, they asked if I wanted the chili powder on it, so I told them to make it like they would normally....apparently a mistake. Many people are big fans of chili powder and put it on almost any snow cone flavor...I am not one of them. When I get bites of just the snow cone flavor it tastes pretty good, and much like I expected, but when I get a spoonful with a lot of chili powder, let's just say it is not as good. So, many people may love this one...just not me. I might try it again one day though without the chili just to see if my opinion changes.
I was dreading today's snow cone order because we were up to Rum and Sal y Limon. I just knew it was going to be the worst tasting of the challenge and boy was I wrong (at least on this one)! I was taken by surprise by how sweet the Rum snow cone was. It is a very hard taste to describe, but I think it tastes like a sweetened rum flavor without the alcohol kick you would normally taste. I bet if you added cream to it, it would get 4.5 or possibly even 5 snow cones on the scale! All in all, it's not too bad.
We kind of cheated on this flavor. It is actually two flavors, but one line item on the menu, so we did a half and half...of Red Raspberry and Blue Raspberry. To break the suspense I know everyone must be having, they taste the exact same. When eating by the spoon, it has the sweet flavor, and when drinking through the straw you get the tartness that one might expect from a raspberry. Overall, it is a very good raspberry flavor, if only I liked raspberries more by themselves...I normally always end up eating them with other fruits like blueberries, blackberries, etc....hmmm, I see a combination coming :)
There are many different brands of Root Beer and if you are a Root Beer lover, I'm sure you have your favorite. My favorite brand is A&W. For me, this snow cone tasted like IBC's Root Beer. When we ordered it, they said that this one would be a great snow cone to add cream to it or turn it into a knockout (which adds a scoop of ice cream to it). Either of those would turn it into tasting like a Root Beer float...YUM! So if you're in the mood for the plain drink or a float, this would be a good one to order.
Our dogs LOVE snow cones and Texas Sno loves dogs!
And now we are on to Popeye. This one worried me a bit at the beginning of the summer about what flavor it was until I saw on the Kid's Menu that it is actually just Green Bubble Gum. I will say that I do not like this as much as Blue Bubblegum, but it is the best "bubblegum" they have...okay, that may sound confusing. It tastes just like the bubblegum you would get from the quarter machines as a kid, I just like the taste of the other one better. Finally, being a Popeye snow cone, it is very green, my tongue, lips, and teeth were all colored as I was talking to people at the Wednesday night service at our church...fun times.
Well, if you can remember back to yesterday's post (pink lemonade), then just imagine that same taste with a little more sour/tart flavor added. The first taste was a lot more sour than it ended up being and after 2-3 drinks/spoonfuls, it was the perfect blend of tart/sweet flavor. If you like raspberry lemonade, I bet you would really like this!
And finally a manly drink! Okay, so maybe not, but it is one that many kids would love. Pink Dragon is described by Texas Sno as "fruity" which it definitely is. For me, it tastes like Pixy Stix and it reminds Shellie of Fun Dip. Needless to say, whichever fun candy it reminds you of, it is definitely sweet.
The best pink lemonade I've had recently is made by Minute Maid. It tastes completely natural and is light and sweet. This snow cone tastes like you froze that version into a slushy form and and blended it! It is a wonderfully sweet (with a tad bit of sourness) flavor. As a side note, did you know that pink lemonade was originally made from crushed red sumac berries and sweetened with maple syrup. Aren't you glad we don't drink the same stuff now! 
Today's post will be short and to the point, this is what I call the poor man's pina colada snow cone. It tastes just like you would expect with the pineapple and coconut flavors, but if there is an option, definitely spend the extra money and get the Pina Colada Delight.
This is quite fantastic! It has snow cream, clear coconut syrup, real pineapples and is topped with whip cream. Have you ever eaten divinity? When you take your first bite, it takes you by surprise and then you just want to savor the taste in your mouth so you eat more? That is what this is. It is an incredibly sweet surprise that you just want to keep eating/drinking and then before you know it, it's gone. I will definitely be ordering this one again after the challenge has come to a close. 
And now, for the flavor you have all been waiting for....PICKLE!!! This has to be one of the strangest snow cone flavors yet...because it is not your regular snow cone syrup, it is instead actual pickle juice taken straight from a pickle jar. This makes it one of the healthiest snow cones in my opinion because it is all natural (water, salt, and vinegar) and is sugar-free. It has that salty, sour tastes that one would expect from pickle juice, so this is one of those snow cones you either hate or love. To put it another way, if you were that kid (like Shellie) that drank all the pickle juice when the pickles were gone, then this one is for you.
This snow cones tastes like, well...let me take another bite to make sure...yep, I think it tastes like...pineapple. Light, fruity pineapple. I think that sums it up! Good night :)
So what is a passion fruit? After 28 years, I still don't know. I have had desserts with that flavor, and I am sure I have had it in fruit mixes...but what is it exactly? Well, wikipedia teaches us something new every day. Passion Fruit was given the name by Catholic Missionaries who thought that the fruit bore some religious connections regarding the crucifixion, including symbols representing the three nails in Jesus's hands and feet, the crown of thorns, the whips, Jesus's 5 wounds, and the apostles...very interesting reading. As for the flavor of the snow cone, it was very fruity and delightful.
This flavor caught me by surprise. I haven't been the biggest fan of peach flavored items in the past. This snow cone, however, is a very creamy, light and sweet peach flavor. It's like they took the peach out of a blend of peaches and cream! I know it sounds strange, but that's what it reminds me of.
Orange is one of those flavors that you will feel that you already know....probably because everyone has had orange flavored items in the past. For me it tastes like an orange flavored popsicle, but for others it may taste like another orange flavor. Either way, it is a flavor to be enjoyed. 
Papaya is a fruit that originated in Central America and has since spread. Some people like the fruit and some don't, but I happen to be a fan (especially when it is blended in a smoothie with other tropical fruits). As for the snow cone, it does have a light and tad bit sweeter papaya flavor to it, but a little too sweet for my tastes (yes, I know, too sweet for me???). It might be good mixed with some other snow cone flavors though, such as mango, lemon, strawberry, banana, or coconut (although doesn't everyone know that anything you add coconut to can only get better)! 
Pink Lady is another one of the great specialty flavors at Texas Sno, although pretty much anything with Sno Ice Cream is great. It tastes like a very sweet home made ice cream with a light fruity nectar taste. Great flavor, and from what I understand, it is even better than Stella's version of it.
Well, I have known this fact to be true since we starting going to Texas Sno 5 years ago but I'll say it again anyway. Snow Ice Cream is one of the BEST snow cones Texas Sno has to offer! They make the cream themselves from scratch and it tastes like actual homemade ice cream in a cup. And by the way, you can add cream to any flavor to make it that much better! Also, most of the gourmet snow cones have cream in them too. If you want to order a sure winner, this would be it!
Well, finally a new flavor other than lime...Ocean Mist. I can't actually pinpoint this flavor, I taste some lime, some cherry, some coconut....it is kind of a mix of fruit flavors with no one flavor really standing out. Some may really like this one, but while it is not bad, it doesn't have one particular flavor that makes me really like it unfortunately....now if only I could find a song like Shellie did for Ninja Turtles.
We had debate on what song went with this. You see Kelly started singing "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (from the TV show) and I started singing "You put the lime in the coconut". Either way, it's pretty good. It matches the color of turtles and tastes like coconut mixed with a little lime. I don't know it will "relieve a bellyache", but if you are a fan of lime or coconut, you will like this snow cone!
Margarita...another lime flavored snow cone....I like lime, but will be glad when I get a new type of flavor tomorrow. Overall, it tastes like Lemon Lime with a little more lemon flavoring. So, how does this compare to a real margarita...well, when I added salt, it tasted even more like a frozen margarita. Now if only it had tequila then it would be even more authentic....in the meantime, it makes a great virgin frozen margarita.
I am a huge fan of mangoes. I like slices of them, in a fruit salad, in a smoothie, etc. However, this snow cone tastes nothing like mangoes. I'm going to preface my next statement with the fact that I am a very weird person (so I've been told). Okay, now that you know that I'm going to share with you what I think this snow cone tastes like. When you were younger did you ever eat Sour Punch Straws? This snow cone tastes exactly like one of those when you drink a soda using them. Yes, again, I'm weird! And by the way, I am not a fan of those.
Wow, 3 days in a row with a lime flavored snow cone and tomorrow is no different with Margarita...well, this one is Lemon Lime. It kind of tastes like a 7-Up or Sprite but a little more citrus flavor, particularly lime. I do think that the lemon flavor really helps with offsetting the strong tartness of the lime.
Lemon is definitely one of the flavors I was looking forward to the least. Any kind of dessert with lemons is something I do not desire to eat! Lemonade, on the other hand, is one of my favorite drinks...and this snow cone tastes just like one! Kelly says it also tastes like a lemon chill. It is light, sweet and tastes like a homemade lemonade. A superb summer treat on a hot day!
Lime is one of those classic flavors that people either really enjoy or they can't stand. With the sour, tart flavor that makes your face pucker up a little, I enjoy it, but then again that should be obvious based on the past lime flavors, such as: Cherry Limeade, Frog in a Blender, Hulk
This is a mystery to me. I have had something that tastes exactly like this before and cannot put my finger on it. It has a very light, sweet, fruity flavor with a hint of apple. It reminds me of a Life Saver, but for the life of me I do not know which flavor. Maybe they have a kiwi one and it tastes just like it (if that is a flavor)! One thing is for sure: it does not taste like an actual kiwi. However, it is good nonetheless.
The Hulk is of course GREEN, GREEN, and more GREEN. According to the Kid's Menu, it consists of Lime and Daiquiri. I don't really taste much daiquiri, so it mostly taste like lime which I enjoy. I am sure with a name like "Hulk" that many young boys love to order it for that reason alone. All in all, a classic flavor with a new name to make it new and fun in my opinion.
This is a popular drink that was created in New Orleans in the 1940's. According to Wikipedia, the real drink is made from lime juice, passion fruit syrup & rum. To me, it tastes like fruit punch with another sweet flavor (probably the passion fruit) mixed in with it. If you like fruit punch, you will definitely like this one!
Granny Smith Apple....seems like I had something similar yesterday...maybe say Green Apple. Well to be quite honest, I do not have the most discerning taste buds so I cannot tell a large difference between the two. What i can tell is that the Granny Smith Apple tastes a little sweeter and while it has a slight tartness, it isn't as tart as the other apple flavor. Overall, definitely one worth trying out.
Again we have here one of the classic flavors from our childhood (before all the concoctions they have now). If you liked it then, then you will like it now because it tastes the same. Did you ever eat "bubble yum" bubble gum? Drinking this snow cone through the straw tastes exactly like it! If you like grape soda, then you will like eating this snow cone with a spoon. Yes, they actually are a little different believe it or not! :) Overall, it is a classically good flavor.
I can't say that I am an expert on the flavors of different apples, but this one has a very obvious apple flavor which I find very pleasing. It reminds me of a green apple jolly rancher. Now if I only could tell you what an actual green apple tasted like.
I have to preface this with the fact that I am not a huge peach fan. I love eating real peaches but peach flavored things do not appeal to me. Therefore, I was not really looking forward to this snow cone. That being said, this is one of the BEST snow cones yet! Georgia Peach is peach mixed with strawberry and I have pretty much decided that anything mixed with strawberry seems to be a real winner. It is light and sweet and delightful. I will definitely be ordering this one again (that is after the challenge is over of course!)
Fuzzy Navel is a fruity snow cone with a sweet nectar and orange flavor. It is missing the ingredient that makes it fuzzy (or hairy depending on ones taste), so it is safe for all including kids. Shellie and I both really enjoyed it. Now I am tempted to go and try the real drink to see if I would enjoy it as much as the snow cone.
I am a fruit punch lover and always have been. I loved drinking it as a kid and having red lips afterward. Therefore, I was looking forward to trying this snow cone. Let me be the first one to tell you that it did not disappoint me. It has a deep grape flavor mixed in with the fruit punch flavor and tastes like a wonderful blend of fruit juices. It also comes with the added bonus of giving you the red lips from your childhood! Enjoy :)
Snow cones are funny to me, they taste one way when drinking through a straw and another way sometimes when eating with a spoon. Fireball is no different, when drinking through the straw you taste the red-hot candy flavor that you expect, but with the spoon it actually isn't hot at all. So while this is a little strange if someone wants a really hot snowcone, try Cinnamon and for those who want the cinnamon flavor but a milder version I would suggest Fireball.
It's here...The one you've been waiting for...Frog in a Blender! Lime and Strawberry mixed with a gummy frog on top didn't sound the most appealing to me at first. However, it is shockingly good. It has a burst of sour flavor from the lime at the beginning, followed by the sweetness of the strawberry afterward.
Today we are celebrating 6 wonderful years of marriage together and in honor of that, we decided to only get one snow cone...Wedding Cake! Neither of us are a huge fan of white wedding cake and therefore had cheesecake at our wedding. However, "Wedding Cake" the snow cone tastes like homemade vanilla ice cream (or in Shellie's words "like a little piece of heaven"). Hmmm...I wonder if anyone's ever thought of serving this at their wedding instead of cake? I know we'd love it! :)
Peach Delight is one of the few gourmet snow cones I had not tried, partially because I am not a huge peach fan. I like peaches, but don't love them. As for what is in it, there is snow cream and real peaches with whipped cream on top and when I say it had peaches, I mean it, there were tons. Anyways, it reminds of peaches and cream ice cream, not always my favorite but my grandpa would have loved it.
Today was the "teacher's last day of school" and therefore, a day of celebration! After spending the day moving furniture and cleaning, I was in need of a gourmet snow cone. Banana delight tastes exactly like a homemade banana milkshake. It has cut up bananas, sno cream, banana flavor and is topped with whipped cream! If you like bananas, it is heaven on earth! Enjoy :)
I didn't know if I liked this one until I looked at the cup a few minutes later and realized I had eaten half of it already...so I guess it was good :) As for the flavor, I can't remember the last time I ate Dulce de Leche, but I can say I have only had the actual dessert a few times. Because of that, I can't compare the flavor the the real thing, but I can say it has a sweet caramel flavor that is sure to be liked by most (not Shellie though....she hates all things caramel).
This is one of those snow cones that makes you go "hmmm?" It tastes something like a flavor you remember from elementary school, but you can't put your finger on it. Kelly thinks it tastes a little bit like the Flintstones orange push-up ice cream from your childhood. I think it's more like an orange skittle. Either way, it is very orange in color and flavor. Not the best, but not the worst either!
Who has ever heard of a chocolate snow cone??? Up until we started coming to Texas Sno, I had never seen that before and never actually tried it until today. So, how does it taste? Almost exactly like a Tootsie Roll. It is well worth a try for kids or those who love chocolate. I am certain I would have been ordering this when I was much younger.
If you are like me and crave the sweet taste of an old fashion cream soda every once in a while, you will be greatly satisfied with this snow cone. The color threw me off because I expected it to be, well, cream! It tastes just like the soda, but without the fizziness. The flavor is an impeccable imitation of the soda! I absolutely love it. :)
Clear Cherry....this seems to remind me of another flavor but I can't put my finger on it....I think we had it just recently...oh, that's right cherry. This tastes exactly like the regular cherry, only difference is that it is clear, which is really good if you want to avoid the red tongue effect. It is kind of strange actually eating a clear colored snow cone, when looking at it, it looks just like ice so your brain starts playing tricks with you, either way, it is cherry and it is great.
Clear strawberry was a very nice snow cone. It was light, sweet and tasted like a jolly rancher in your mouth. It also had the greatness of being clear so when we needed to make a Target trip tonight, we didn't have oddly colored mouths! Very nice :)
