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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Practically Perfect Pineapple Cake
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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.
barbara n says
I would love to try the Chocolate Truffle Tea Collection
Stacey Caruana says
The Calypso Mango and the Sangria Collection look great.
Noreen says
Calypso mango
Jennifer Reed says
Sunburst Green Iced Tea
Teresa H says
The pineapple punch sounds fabulous and I’ve pinned it. Thanks for the introduction to Mighty Leaf tea! I’m definitely going to try the Green Tea Tropical, Vanilla Bean and White Orchard. Yum!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Teresa! Good luck!
Kim Tran says
That pineapple punch looks great and the mango tea sounds awesome!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Kim! Good luck!
Jen W says
Ginger Peach!
Janet T says
Calypso Mango would be my first choice.
Mollie H. says
The Sunburst green tea sounds good! So does ginger peach.
Karly says
This looks so fabulous! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!!
Kim of Mo'Betta says
I made a similar tea recently, but it had OJ, lemonade, and pineapple juice. It was delicious! I love tea…and the Ginger Peach sounds delish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh yeah! That sounds delicious Kim!
Kathy S says
I’d love to try the Ginger Peach.
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
What a great Punch!!! Thanks for the giveaway!! I think the Ginger Peach would be my favorite!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s super good Chandra – like, SUPER GOOD. Good luck!
Christy Cummins says
Mmmm… Ginger Peach!
Jett says
Calypso Mango sounds delicious!!!