Can you get the daily recommended amount of water from drink mixes like Crystal Light and Kool aid?

Yes, Crystal Light actually does count for the same daily water intake. The only thing that it does is add color to your water, and also make the unflavorless water have some kind of flavor. Crystal Light is exactly what the name says; It is a flavor drink that is light for your intaking. So I do imagine that Crystal Light packets in water do count the same for your daily water intake.