April Fools Beer/Champagne (Non-alcoholic Prank for Kids!)

April Fools is around the corner and I love having permission to prank my kids (we have to honor tradition). I like to keep things pretty innocent (I’m not cool enough to do a TikTok balloon prank), so today I’m going to offer my kids their first frosty brew. Of course, I’m really just offering them apple juice.

But to give them a glass of juice isn’t enough. We’re going to turn that glass of juice into jello. And this is where the prank gets ageless. While I plan on giving this to my kids this time, you know I’m going to prank my brothers the next time I pour them some beer.

What’s really great about this recipe, is that it’s super simple to make and you can make it look like any sort of carbonated drink depending on the glass you put it in. You can go with the classic beer stein, pint (or half-pint) glass, or fancy Belgian-style tulip glass (you know, from that time you got really into Chimay).

And if beer isn’t your thing, this also makes a great fool for Champagne (or sparkling wine if you want to get region-specific). Although if you plan to put it in a narrow Champagne glass, make sure you have some long and narrow spoons. Otherwise, you might want to go old-school and go with the coupe glass.

Looking for a great meal to go with your “beer”? Check out Bundt Cake Pizza/Stromboli (April Fools Cake)

Ingredients

• 4 cups apple juice (or any juice really. White grape is another great option)
• 2 packets Knox gelatin (This is equivalent to about 5 teaspoons dry gelatin)

Directions

1. Pour 1/2 cup of the apple juice into a bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly on top. Stir to mix and let set for 5 minutes.

2. After the 5 minutes have passed, stir the gelatin mixture and heat it in the microwave for about 15 seconds. Stir the mixture again and heat for another 15 minutes. (You’re looking for the gelatin to be fully dissolved. This might take a little more or less time depending on the strength of your microwave.)

Related: Jello Juice (April Fools Juice Prank)

3. Combine the remaining 3 1/2 cups of apple juice and the gelatin mixture in a large mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer to whip a foam on top (about 15-30 seconds).

4. Pour the liquid mixture into your favorite beer/champagne glass. Spoon the foam on top.

5. Let the gelatin sit in the refrigerator until set (about 3-4 hours). Serve and watch your kids try to drink their first “beer.”

You might also like these prank food ideas:

• Breakfast Prank (Surprise Your Kids April Fools Morning)
• Stick of Butter Cake (Kid Friendly April Fools Prank)
• Jello Juice (April Fools Juice Prank)
• April Fools Fried Egg and Toast (Yogurt and Pound Cake)
• Bundt Cake Pizza/Stromboli (April Fools Cake)