Blue Hawaiian Lemonade Punch
10 min
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easy
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gluten-free,
lactose-free,
low-fat
Recipe by Eunice
Introduction
Bright, bold, and a little cheeky, this electric-blue lemonade punch brings sweet-tart snap and ice-cold refreshment that disappears fast at pool parties, baby showers, and backyard BBQs.
Think Blue Hawaiian energy without the alcohol: Berry Blue Typhoon plus real lemon for tang, and a red sugar rim that turns every glass into a low-effort, high-impact moment for the Fourth or any hungry crowd.
Ingredients (6 servings)
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Ingredients:
- 4 cups Hawaiian Punch Berry Blue Typhoon Hawaiian Punch Berry Blue Typhoon 32 fl oz
- 2 cups cold water water
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice lemons 5.33 ct (for freshly squeezed lemon juice)
- ice (for serving) ice
- red sanding sugar (for glass rims, optional) red sanding sugar 0.2 oz
- lemon, wedges lemon 1 ct
- fresh raspberries (for garnish, optional) fresh raspberries 0.17 lb
How to Make Blue Hawaiian Lemonade Punch
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Chill everything
Refrigerate the Hawaiian Punch, lemon juice, water, and serving glasses until cold so the ice does not have to work overtime.
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Sugar the rims
Pour red sanding sugar onto a small plate, swipe each glass rim with a lemon wedge, then dip and twist to coat evenly.
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Simple syrup option
If you do not want to use lemon wedges, brush the rims with a thin ring of simple syrup so the sugar sticks cleanly.
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Mix the punch
In a large glass pitcher, combine 4 cups Hawaiian Punch Berry Blue Typhoon, 2 cups cold water, and 1 cup lemon juice, and stir until the color is uniform.
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Taste and tune
Taste and add a splash more lemon juice for extra zip or a little simple syrup if you want it sweeter, keeping the blue color bright.
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Serve
Fill rimmed glasses with ice, pour in the punch, and garnish with lemon wedges and fresh raspberries if using.
Substitutions
- Hawaiian Punch -> Blue sports drink or blue lemonade
- Swap in a blue sports drink or a blue-raspberry lemonade for a similar electric color and a slightly lighter, less syrupy body that drinks crisp and refreshing.
- Water -> Sparkling water
- Use chilled sparkling water in place of still water to add lift and a playful fizz without diluting the flavor, which makes the punch feel party-ready.
- Red sanding sugar -> Crushed freeze‑dried raspberries mixed with sugar
- Pulse freeze‑dried raspberries with granulated sugar for a naturally ruby rim that smells like real fruit and gives a tangy pop with every sip.
Tips
- Pre-chill for power
- Cold ingredients mean less melting and brighter flavor, so stash the pitcher and glasses in the fridge 20 minutes before pouring.
- Ice that does not water you down
- Freeze some of the blue punch in ice cube trays and use those cubes to keep the color vivid and the flavor strong from first glass to last.
- 4th of July color play
- Keep the drink blue, rim it red, and add white or pale coconut-water ice for a clean red, white, and blue vibe that reads festive without food dye overload.
- Clean sugar rims
- Hold the glass upside down and only wet the outer 1 to 2 millimeters of rim so sugar stays outside the glass and does not shed into the drink.
- Batch smart
- Multiply everything directly and mix in a dispenser, but keep garnishes and ice separate so guests get a fresh pour that does not get diluted.
- Zest adds perfume
- Rub a strip of lemon zest around the glass before serving for a bright citrus aroma that makes the first sip pop.
Nutrition Facts *
| Energy | 55 | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0 | g |
| Total Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 | g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 | g |
* Approximate, per serving.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central.
FAQ
- My sanding sugar will not stick to the rim, what do I do?
- Make sure the glass is fully dry, then swipe with a lemon wedge or brush a thin ring of simple syrup and dip immediately so the sugar adheres before it drips.
- Can I make this ahead for a party?
- Mix the punch up to 24 hours ahead and keep it chilled, rim the glasses up to 2 hours ahead, and add ice and garnishes right before serving.
- It tastes too sweet, how can I fix it?
- Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice at a time and a few ice cubes of plain water or punch until the balance hits bright and refreshing.
- Can I use bottled lemonade instead of lemon juice?
- Yes, but reduce or omit the added water since bottled lemonade is already diluted, then taste and adjust so the color stays vividly blue and the acidity is lively.
- How do I make it fizzy without losing flavor?
- Replace the water with chilled sparkling water and pour it in right before serving so the bubbles stay snappy.
- What garnishes keep the 4th of July theme?
- Go with red raspberries, lemon wheels, and a few blueberries on a cocktail pick for a clean red, white, and blue look that photographs beautifully.
Serving Suggestions
Perfect for the 4th of July, serve this punch with a tray of salty chips or grilled shrimp to let the citrus cut through and reset your palate between bites.
For a fun twist, float a few coconut-water ice stars and swap half the water for sparkling to give each pour a crisp edge and a party snap.
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