Practically Perfect Pineapple Punch is totally refreshing on a hot summer day! Cocktail or punch – it’s your choice!
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There is simply nothing more refreshing during the hot summer months than an ice cold, tasty beverage. When temperatures start to rise, I start dreaming of cold drinks that will help me through the hot summer days. I particularly like preparing beverages that can be made once and served to both kids and adults. Something a lot like this punch.
Practically Perfect Pineapple Punch.
I made up this refreshing treat for Reece’s birthday party this weekend. It was 107 degrees. Hot people. Very hot. I knew that we were going to need lots of drinks to keep everyone cool during the party and this punch fit the bill perfectly.
Sweet and cold and just so refreshing – it was the perfect punch to serve on a hot summer’s day.
Kids and adults alike were gulping this punch down – it’s just that good! I think the flavor is a little bit surprising and absolutely wonderful. The base of the tea is Dole pineapple juice and Mighty Leaf Tea. Basically, you make a lemon-flavored simple syrup, brew the tea, and add the pineapple juice. Mix it up, chill, and serve over ice.
Now if you are serving this to adults…rum. A shot of rum turns this fantastically refreshing punch into an out of this world cocktail that everyone will love. I know I did!
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Practically Perfect Pineapple Punch
Ingredients
- 2 bags of tea
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 lemons halved and juiced
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 46 oz pineapple juice
- sliced lemons and fresh mint for garnish
- rum for cocktails if desired
Instructions
- Brew tea according to package directions in boiling water.
- Place lemon halves (not juice), 3 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar in saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Continue simmering until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Discard lemon halves.
- Stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Combine tea, lemon mixture, and pineapple juice in a large pitcher and chill.
- Serve over ice.
- For cocktails - add 1 oz of rum to each serving.
- Garnish with sliced lemons and fresh mint if desired.
Nutrition
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Disclosure: I received product from Mighty Leaf Tea to facilitate this post. No compensation was received. All opinion are, as always, 100% my own.
Celeste says
the Island Breeze iced tea!
kesha says
I would like the Ginger Peach
Tanya Schroeder says
Ugh 107??? No thank you. This drink? Yes please! Yummy Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Tell me about it! Thanks Tanya!
Nancy A. says
I would like any of the green teas, the Sunburst Green Tea sounds interesting to try! I love hot tea and have never heard of this company. Would love to win such a great prize package!!!!
Tina Cant says
I would like to try the Black Currant tea.
Sarah Ann Walker says
I would like to try the Calypso Mango Iced Tea.
Isaac says
I would love to try the Chocolate Orange Truffle tea!
Jalynn says
I would like to try the Ginger Peach… Thanks for the chance! 🙂
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Your punch looks awesome, Trish! We’re having a family b-day party for my kiddo on Saturday, and I know this would be a big hit. Great giveaway, too – I especially like the sound of that Calypso Mango!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Ashley! This punch is perfect for a crowd 🙂 Have fun at the birthday party!!
SalBug says
Mango!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I’m diggin the organic ginger peach tea!
Kathy says
The vanilla bean sounds delicious!
Cheryl@ Sew Can Do says
Calypso Mango sounds great
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
I’ve tried the ginger peach and love it!
Sarah L says
Ginger Peach
Thanks for the contest.