Mom Shares Ingenious Baking Hack Using Red SOLO Cups

I can't see a red SOLO cup without Toby Keith's song playing in my head. While he had many hits, this one will endure forever or for as long as these cups are made. Hopefully, they won't be going anywhere anytime soon, especially now that we have an entirely new way to use them.

Although it's hard to imagine having a party without them, they can also be an asset in the kitchen. This nifty trick will leave you wondering why you never knew it before.

Check out this cup's covert abilities in a video shared on September 5:

Without this classic, I can't picture what a summer bonfire would look like. Their iconic design and bright colors remain imprinted in our memories of the good times we've shared with our family and friends. Looking back, it may be hard to find a cookout photo that doesn't include them. However, as popular as they are, they have a secret most don't know about, which has nothing to do with drinks. Lora (@ lorafied ) reports they can be used as measuring cups in a pinch. Seriously? Going from the bottom up, the first line is 1/8 cup, the following line marks 1/2 cup, and the next is 1-1/2 cup. That's great to know! So, if you're ever out tailgating, camping, or in a rental that doesn't have measuring cups, this clever hack will ensure whatever you're making comes out just right. Lora reminds us that if we use these cups to make drinks, the first line on the bottom (1/8 cup) is equivalent to a one-ounce shot. The following line (1/2 cup) is the proper pour if you'll be serving wine, and the next one (1-1/2 cup) is the point to fill a beer.

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How Long Has the SOLO Cup Been Around?

It has been over 50 years since this plastic cup became the most invited guest at parties. It was introduced in the 1970s in red, blue, yellow, and peach. However, SOLO cup inventor Leo Hulsemen started selling his first cups in 1936, which were made of paper and designed to be disposable to ensure health and safety. In 2008, the company introduced its environmentally conscious Bare products line, offering items made with recycled, compostable, or renewable materials. The SOLO cup company was then purchased by Dart Container Corporation in 2012, with a commitment to continue innovating this iconic brand.

If you share this information at your next party, it will undoubtedly get everyone talking. This gives us yet another reason to love this iconic star!