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All-time Favorite Party Drink – this Pink Drink recipe (aka Baby Shower Punch) takes a minute to make and is made with 3 ingredients includingย –ย pink lemonade dry mix, sprite, & pineapple juice!
We love delicious, refreshing drinks that are kid-friendly!! This version is a classic at parties, showers and holidays. For more favorites, check out: Cherry Limeade and Sprite Lemonade.
Pink punch Recipe
Our family has so many “favorite” recipes… favorite cookies, favorite lasagna, favorite marinade, favorite brownies – you name it! Once we try a recipe we LOVE, we keep it and use it over and over again.
This next recipe is no different. It is, by far, our family’s favorite drink. It doesn’t have an official name so I’m going to call it Pineapple Pink Lemonade Soda (aka the Pink Drink!) We have it at most family functions because it’s easy, it’s SO refreshing, and it is SO yummy. It only requires three ingredients and can be made in a minute, which is also a bonus. ๐
I can’t remember where we got the recipe because we’ve been having it for years, but I can promise you this – if you try it, you’ll LOVE it! It is so yummy to drink on a hot summer day especially because it is quite refreshing.
Recipe Notes + Variations
Just a few notes about this recipe…
- Thereโs a measuring scoop that comes with the lemonade can. Donโt use that to measure the powder. Instead use an actual 1 cup measuring cup.ย
- Do not mix the powder with water as stated on the can. You are only using the lemonade powder.
- If you add the powder last then it will fizz so much that it overflows.
- It can be a little tricky to read the ingredient for sprite on the recipe card. You will need one 2 liter of sprite.
- Make sure pineapple juice and sprite are cold. Starting with cold liquids will reduce the amount of ice you need and in turn reduces how watered down the punch may get.
CHANGE IT UP. We typically use this recipe every time, but I do admit that we’ve changed up the lemonade a few times to try different flavors. Sometimes, we use:
- Regular Yellow Lemonade Mix
- Blue Raspberry Lemonade Mix
- Cherry Limeade Lemonade Mix
The pink lemonade will always be our favorite, but we also love the variety the other lemonade mixes make. ๐
How to Make it a Slushy
Turn this drink into a slushy. It makes a refreshing treat on a hot summer day.ย
- Mix up the punch recipe or use leftover punch.ย
- Fill a quart size ziploc with punch. Seal completely. (Not all the punch can fit so youโll need to work in batches)
- Place the punch bag into a gallon ziploc. Fill it with ice and rock salt. You will need 1tbsp salt for every 11 large ice cubes. Seal the gallon bag closed.ย
- Shake the bag for 5 minutes or until the punch turns to a slushy texture.ย
- If it takes much longer than 5 minutes then your ice bag isnโt cold enough. Drain liquid and add more salt and ice.ย
- Tip: the bag gets pretty cold so I suggest putting on gloves or mittens.ย
Baby Shower Punch + Making ahead
Any time we make this recipe for functions, I’m always asked what’s in it. After I tell them, someone almost always says “I had this at a baby shower before.” It’s true – it’s super popular for showers, so it’s also known as the baby shower punch. Whatever you call, we promise it will be a hit at your next get together. The flavors and carbonation make it so addicting!
Presentation: This punch looks so delicious and pretty in a glass pitcher, bowl or beverage dispenser. To really make it shine add sliced lemon rounds and pineapple rings. You can even include strawberries, raspberries or cranberries.ย
Making ahead of time: you can mix the pineapple juice with the lemonade powder and keep it refrigerated for 2-3 days. You can also keep it in the freezer for at least 3 months. Thaw if needed and add the sprite just before serving.ย
Leftovers: Store leftover punch in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be aware that the carbonation in the soda will diminish with storage.
For more drinks we love, check out:
Pineapple Pink Lemonade Soda Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 48 oz. can DOLE Pineapple Juice
- 1 cup Pink Lemonade Mix
- 1 2 liter Sprite or 7UP
Instructions
- Add pineapple juice and lemonade mix to a large pitcher. Right before serving, add Sprite and mix well. Add ice and ENJOY!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This was delicious. I am lucky that I have an ice crusher and, and having this as a slush is just the BEST on a hot day.
Slushy form of this would be amazing!!
It really is amazing! Especially on one of those lazy hot summer days in the garden ๐ My fav kind.
Can’t wait to try it out! ๐
Happy National Lemonade Day, Kristyn!! Stopping by to let you know that I’ve featured your Pineapple Pink Lemonade Soda in a celebratory round up today: http://www.chattingoverchocolate.com/2014/08/national-lemonade-day-sips-sweets.html
Thanks for sharing your sweet recipe! Have a lovely day! ๐
THANK YOU!!
yum, this looks very welcoming for a summer on-the-deck dinner!
Looks refreshing!
Sounds delish! Also, I’m hosting a candle giveaway on my blog that you should enter! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/09/fremont-candles-givewaway-20-for.html
Thank you, Kayla. ๐
This looks so delicious! I bet, even with the soda in it, it tastes so refreshing! Thanks for sharing.
I’d love it if you would also consider sharing this at my Pinworthy Projects Party {link in the CommentLuv section}.
Thank you, Shannah. It seriously is our favorite drink recipe. Let me know if you ever try it out. ๐
I love making my own drink concoctions! This combo sounds delicious!!!
Trust me – it’s delish!! ๐
Can I use frozen concentrate instead of powder mix?
I have not tried. It would change the outcome, but it may work ๐
Hi, I made this tonight for a church activity. It was delicious. I thought I would add a note. I mixed the pineapple juice and Sprite first and then added the powder. This caused a chemical reaction and the punch fizzed up and over the punch bowl. Luckily I was right near a sink. It was quite funny.
Thanks for the tip Angele…. have never had that happen. Glad you thought it was delicious. ๐
Hi the same thing happened to me sat night. I added the powder to the liquid and POOF it exploded over the top. Luckily we were on the patio and we just washed it down.
The drink itself was delicious
Thank you
You have to pour extremely slow..that helps it to not over flow. Sorry that happened!
How much would you need for a party of 75 people for a baby shower?
Each batch serves about 12. So you’d want to multiply the recipe a few times, for sure. It kind of depends on how large your serving glasses are as well.