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.
Aubrey @ Real Housemoms says
Wow! This does sound amazing! I love drinks that can be served to kids and adults. Plus, I love rum. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh me too girl 😉 Thanks Aubrey!
Jeni says
I love punch, and this looks really good!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Jeni!!
Tara Carroll says
This seriously makes me thirsty!! Thanks for sharing! Just pinned to my pinterest!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Tara! Hope you’re having a marvelous weekend!
Stephanie says
Punch looks great and I would love to try that tea!
Gina Guthrie says
Ginger peach!
Barbara Scofield says
I would like to try the Vanilla Bean tea.
Lisa Evanoff says
Vanilla bean sounds intriguing!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
These look so good, Trish! Pinning!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks for the pin Julie!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
Mmmm…I think the Calypso Mango sounds awesome!! Neat giveaway, Trish! Thank you!!
Alison C says
Pomegranate berry would be my choice to drink in this great hot weather. I am drinking more tea this summer – getting away from coffee. I can’t think of a better prize to help with this! Thanks for the chance to win.
Sarah R says
The ginger peach iced tea looks yummy!
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Barb Stewart says
I want to try the Sweet Selections Gift Sampler of the following flavors:Orange Dulce, Vanilla Bean and Bombay Chai.