Ingredients
Here’s what goes into one bucket serving 2–4 people:
Spirits
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4 oz Coconut Rum – Sweet and creamy, giving a light tropical base.
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4 oz Flavored Vodka – Adds depth and theme; strawberry keeps it bright, citrus sharpens it up.
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3 oz Peach Schnapps – Contributes a fruity sweetness and warming alcohol.
Mixers
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4 oz Lemonade – Adds zingy tartness.
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4 oz Fruit Punch – Adds brightness and layered fruit flavor.
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2 oz Pineapple Juice – Tropical backbone.
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2 oz Club Soda or Lemon-Lime Soda – Brings the bubbles and keeps the drink light.
Extras and Garnish
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Ice cubes — keeps it cold without diluting too fast.
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Lemon & lime slices — bright citrus notes on the rim or floating.
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Strawberries (fresh or frozen) — adds color and natural sweetness.
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Gummy candies or sour strips — nostalgic carnival extras.
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Mini paper umbrellas — whimsy factor!
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Reusable colorful straws — functional and photogenic.
Instructions
1. Chilling Is Key
Begin by chilling your spirits and mixers. Cold ingredients reduce dilution and maximize refreshment.
2. Spirits First
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Pour 4 oz coconut rum, 4 oz flavored vodka, 3 oz peach schnapps into a large bucket or punch bowl.
3. Add the Juicy Mix
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Add 4 oz lemonade, 4 oz fruit punch, 2 oz pineapple juice. Stir gently to blend aromatics.
4. Create the Fizz
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Top with 2 oz club soda or lemon-lime soda. Stir softly to distribute bubbles without flattening.
5. Ice It Up
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Add ice—use large cubes or an ice ring to slow dilution and keep things cold.
6. Unleash Garnish Central
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Drop in lemon and lime slices, add strawberries, gummy strips for a playful vibe. Stick in mini umbrellas and colorful straws.
7. Serve & Share
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Everyone grabs a ladle and cup—or drinks straws direct from the bucket. Perfectly communal, festive, and fun.
Nutrition
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Carbohydrates: 20–22g
- Protein: 0g