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.
Amy says
I want to try the Organic Black. I know – boring – but it sounds good to me!
Shelley says
I’d like to try Calypso Mango!
Kim Kjerulf says
I love tea. I am so glad we have such a variety these days.
Brenda A. says
Um! That vanilla bean tea looks yummy!
Elizabeth c. says
I would probably most want to try the vanilla or orange dulce 🙂
Lori Who Needs A Cape? says
I’d love to try the Vanilla Bean…so yummy sounding!
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I Gotta Try That says
Love to try the vanilla bean!!! Sound yummy.
Marcie
I Gotta Try That says
I love tea and I would love to have one of these. Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Hugs,
Marcie
meredith says
Sunburst Green sounds yummy
Diane Marston says
Looking at all the wonderful teas and tea blends on the Mighty Leaf website makes it hard to just pick one I would like to try first, but I love green tea and mint, so it would have to be the Marrakesh Mint tea. I must admit that Vanilla Bean is right behind it; that will be what I try next!
Diane Marston says
Can’t wait to try your punch! And sure would love to win the Mighty Leaf package of goodies!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Diane! Good luck!
Karin A says
ginger peach sounds good
Lauri says
Definitely Mango! Sounds fab!
Christi I. says
I am so excited to try this! My stomach doesn’t handle coffee that well, but is fine with tea. Love pineapple too! Thanks
Alyssa Rivers says
Trish I want to drink this right now!! Your pictures are always so fantastic and your recipes are amazing!! Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Alyssa!