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: Â I received product from Mighty Leaf Tea to facilitate this post. No compensation was received. All opinion are, as always, 100% my own.
Connie says
organic breakfast!
Janna says
I too like a kid friendly drink! We all like tea around here and I haven’t ever heard of that tea!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh this tea is amazing Janna! I haven’t tried a flavor yet that I don’t just LOVE 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Mary Ann says
calypso mango….
Su says
I would like to try them all, but the Sunburst Green Tea sounds really good.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Mmm – that one is SO good 🙂
Emmy White says
I would love to try the vanilla bean tea!
Juliette Mariano-Carlson says
Calypso Mango sounds divine.
Lynne says
Chocolate Truffle! How interesting!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
The tea looks so good! I’d try ginger-peach, mango and that vanilla bean 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Lyuba! The mango is so amazing 🙂
Carolyn G says
I would love the Calypso Mango
shelly peterson says
the Sunburst Green Tea
alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says
the calypso mango tea
Leslie K says
Sunburst green tea!
Happy Valley Chow says
This recipe sounds awesome, iced tea is one of my favorite beverages. I’m definitely going to look up this mighty tea stuff, sounds awesome. Thanks Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you! Iced tea is a staple during the summer months for sure 🙂 This tea is the best!
Lisa Kubin says
I would like to try the Pommegranate Berry tea
Lisa K.
Anne says
The Ginger Peach tea at Mighty Leaf is one I haven’t tried yet but would really like to.